Particle Board Roof Sheathing

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Particle board roof sheathing.

I d say if your specs called for plywood that s. Thickness will range from 3 8 to 3 4 inch depending upon local code. Limit 90 per order. Advantech sheathing 5 8 cat ps2 10 osb sheathing application as 4 x 8.

I believe you are referring to osb oriented strand board. Ship to store free. If not of a type approved for use as roof sheathing particle board strength and stability when exposed to moisture is significantly lower than that of plywood or oriented strand board osb more commonly used for this application. Ram board 38 in.

Plywood particle board or wafer board roof sheathing is most commonly used being low in cost and easy to apply. The main uses are for furniture underlayment and as substrate for countertops. Oriented strand board is plywood s biggest competitor as a structural wood panel in north america. Temporary floor protection board model 5008195 29 97 29 97.

Particle board has no business being anywhere near the exterior of any building. Roof wind damage situations i ve seen many cases where the nails came right of of the osb along with the roofing. Add to list click to add item lp prostruct 7 16 x 4 x 8 roof sheathing with silvertech to your list. You got bids for a new roof from two legitimate contractors and they are very close in price.

Although it won t bow or warp like plywood it can swell and become unstable when exposed to water. Particle board is a waste wood product that s made by mixing sawdust with adhesives. Let me see if i understand your issue. Georgia pacific 7 16 x 4 x 8 mossy oak camouflage osb.

When ordering the sheathing divide the total number of square feet of roof surface by 32 square feet a 4 x 8 panel and add an. It can be milled with all power tools and has moderate tear out. It s cheaper and that s all. A typical 4 x 8 sheet of 1 2 inch particle board weighs around 66 lbs.

Particle board in modern homes is required to be visibly marked as astm type 2 m w. Sheathing plywood 2 compare. For the pro. Oriented strand board isn t plywood nor is it a type of particleboard fiberboard or wafer board and although it is a newcomer to a plywood dominated market its use for exterior sheathing is.

In large scale commercial construction it has largely replaced softwood plywood in wall sheathing roof sheathing and subflooring applications. Select store buy.