Q. I'm trying to educate myself about new construction, as I'm thinking of building a new home. I see carpenters nail on large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this funny ...

Fiberglass-faced gypsum sheathing is a mold-, moisture-, and weather-resistant gypsum board for a wide range of exterior veneers, including brick, stone, metal, wood, vinyl, EIFS, and various curtain ...

Structural I, also referred to as “STRUC I,” may be OSB or plywood and is, essentially, a subcategory of APA Rated Sheathing. Panels designated Structural I must meet all of the manufacturing and ...

For most Pros, installing R-value insulated exterior sheathing involves manually driving nails. Even with a Stiletto titanium framing hammer, driving up to 42 nails per sheet can get old fast. New to ...

Dublin, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Exterior Sheathing Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ...

Dear Jerry: I have inspected hundreds of roofs, but this one has me puzzled. The house is a two story, about 20 years old. On the east side of the house only, the plywood for the first three trusses ...

Barricade Building Products showcases the Thermo-Brace SIB 4-in-1 reversible structural insulated sheathing for construction projects and building compliance. This product provides four layers of ...

(MENAFNEditorial) On account of its fibreglass sheathing and its water-repellent core, BoardeX is an insulating product that will resist attacks from weather without suffering the slightest alteration ...

This photo shows sheathing on under-construction homes in Wake County. House Bill 488 prevents local governments from requiring builders to have sheathing, which ties a home’s frame together, ...