Particle Board For Roofing

It s cheaper and that s all.

Particle board for roofing. I believe you are referring to osb oriented strand board. This is especially common on a low slope roof. It can be milled with all power tools and has moderate tear out. Particle board in modern homes is required to be visibly marked as astm type 2 m w.

Roof wind damage situations i ve seen many cases where the nails came right of of the osb along with the roofing. Particle board comes in several thicknesses which make it a versatile enough product to be used in roofing. The particleboard can be painted. You got bids for a new roof from two legitimate contractors and they are very close in price.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. I d say if your specs called for plywood that s. Particleboard is knot free hard and has great impact resistance. Plywood particle board or wafer board roof sheathing is most commonly used being low in cost and easy to apply.

This product is smooth stiff and dimensionally stable. Particle board is a waste wood product that s made by mixing sawdust with adhesives. Use as underlayment for resilient flooring to provide a suitable and durable installation surface for finished flooring products. The main uses are for furniture underlayment and as substrate for countertops.

X 2 ft. Carr you keep mentioning particle board. Choose an exterior c d grade. 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.

Dimensions oriented strand board common. 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. Douglas fir particleboard underlayment for your subfloor needs in your flooring project.

Consider this 5 8 in. Particle board panel model ru1191248096000000a 21 62 piece 21 62 piece schedule delivery. Thickness will range from 3 8 to 3 4 inch depending upon local code.