Particle Board Roof Sheathing

Although it won t bow or warp like plywood it can swell and become unstable when exposed to water.

Particle board roof sheathing. Advantech sheathing 5 8 cat ps2 10 osb sheathing application as 4 x 8. Ram board 38 in. 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. Particle board has no business being anywhere near the exterior of any building.

It can be milled with all power tools and has moderate tear out. A typical 4 x 8 sheet of 1 2 inch particle board weighs around 66 lbs. It s cheaper and that s all. Georgia pacific 7 16 x 4 x 8 mossy oak camouflage osb.

Particle board in modern homes is required to be visibly marked as astm type 2 m w. For the pro. Oriented strand board is plywood s biggest competitor as a structural wood panel in north america. Sheathing plywood 2 compare.

Select store buy. Thickness will range from 3 8 to 3 4 inch depending upon local code. Carr you keep mentioning particle board. Roof wind damage situations i ve seen many cases where the nails came right of of the osb along with the roofing.

Truck tool rental. In large scale commercial construction it has largely replaced softwood plywood in wall sheathing roof sheathing and subflooring applications. Let me see if i understand your issue. Add to list click to add item lp prostruct 7 16 x 4 x 8 roof sheathing with silvertech to your list.

Plywood particle board or wafer board roof sheathing is most commonly used being low in cost and easy to apply. Temporary floor protection board model 5008195 29 97 29 97. The main uses are for furniture underlayment and as substrate for countertops. 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.

Get free shipping on qualified particle board composite plywood or buy online pick up in store today in the lumber composites department. 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. You got bids for a new roof from two legitimate contractors and they are very close in price. Particle board is a waste wood product that s made by mixing sawdust with adhesives.

I d say if your specs called for plywood that s. Limit 90 per order.