Particle Board For Roofing

This product is smooth stiff and dimensionally stable.

Particle board for roofing.

It can be milled with all power tools and has moderate tear out. 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. You got bids for a new roof from two legitimate contractors and they are very close in price. I believe you are referring to osb oriented strand board.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. 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. Particle board has no business being anywhere near the exterior of any building. Consider this 5 8 in.

Choose an exterior c d grade. X 2 ft. I d say if your specs called for plywood that s. Roof wind damage situations i ve seen many cases where the nails came right of of the osb along with the roofing.

Treated lumber is often used as the main material with thin sheets of treated particle board being placed on top and then shingles are attached. Although it won t bow or warp like plywood it can swell and become unstable when exposed to water. This is especially common on a low slope roof. Particle board in modern homes is required to be visibly marked as astm type 2 m w.

Particle board panel model ru1191248096000000a 21 62 piece 21 62 piece schedule delivery. Dimensions oriented strand board common. It s cheaper and that s all. 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. Let me see if i understand your issue. Particleboard is knot free hard and has great impact resistance. Carr you keep mentioning particle board.

Thickness will range from 3 8 to 3 4 inch depending upon local code. The particleboard can be painted. Particle board is a waste wood product that s made by mixing sawdust with adhesives.