Osb has its advantages.
1 2 plywood roof deck.
1 inch 25 4 mm 1 pound per square foot 0 0479 kn m 2.
1 2 or 5 8 inch plywood is.
In our area 1 2 in.
Intervals so you know where underlying studs rafters and joists are for nailing.
On more modern homes roof decks are more often seen with laminated panels of plywood or non laminated oriented strand boards osb.
Uniform load deflection limitations 1 180 of span under live load plus dead load 1 240 under live load only.
Provides exceptional dimensional stability and stiffness.
Osb panels often have lines at 16 and 24 in.
The materials used may vary depending on the location of the building to the shape of the roof and even the surrounding climate.
Some panels have a textured surface which makes them less slippery when used for roof sheathing.
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.
Cdx ground contact pressure treated plywood model 131876 45 98 45 98.
Floor and roof sheathing conforming with this table shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of section 2304 7.
The materials can range anywhere from asphalt wood metal clay or even glass.
Oriented strand board is an excellent choice for roof deck wall and subfloor sheathing.
Severe weather 1 2 in common douglas fir plywood sheathing application as 4 x 8.
Applies to panels 24 inches or wider.