1 2 Plywood Roof Deck

Osb has its advantages.

1 2 plywood roof deck.

Osb panels often have lines at 16 and 24 in. Osb sheathing costs a few dollars less per sheet than 1 2 in. 3 4 plywood 4x8 3 8 plywood plywood subflooring plywood roof sheathing 48 24 sheathing plywood 3 4 in. Oriented strand board is an excellent choice for roof deck wall and subfloor sheathing.

In our area 1 2 in. Applies to panels 24 inches or wider. Before lumber companies began selling osb the standard choice for sheathing a roof with a 24 inch rafter spacing was 1 2 inch cdx plywood the letters cdx indicate that it is construction grade. Oriented strand board 660663 the home depot.

Cdx ground contact pressure treated plywood model 131876 45 98 45 98. The materials can range anywhere from asphalt wood metal clay or even glass. Severe weather 1 2 in common douglas fir plywood sheathing application as 4 x 8. The materials used may vary depending on the location of the building to the shape of the roof and even the surrounding climate.

Intervals so you know where underlying studs rafters and joists are for nailing. Some panels have a textured surface which makes them less slippery when used for roof sheathing. 1 inch 25 4 mm 1 pound per square foot 0 0479 kn m 2. Provides exceptional dimensional stability and stiffness.

On more modern homes roof decks are more often seen with laminated panels of plywood or non laminated oriented strand boards osb. 1 2 or 5 8 inch plywood is.