What kind of plywood can I use that won’t warp? : r/DIY
Baltic birch board is the highest quality plywood but it’s probably overkill, just make sure you seal all 6 sides very thoroughly. Any quality exterior urethane would work.
ZIP sheathing & shear : r/Homebuilding
ZIP sheathing & shear I'm just now starting a custom home build. It is a higher-end home, fully architect designed. The structural engineer told me that I can't use ZIP panels for exterior wall sheathing as it …
What’s the difference between normal plywood and plywood ...
Plywood rated for exterior sheathing (like CDX) is assembled with exterior-rated resins/adhesives and pressed to a nominal thickness (true thickness about 1/32 under nominal).
Airstone Exterior Over OSB or Plywood : r/HomeImprovement
We wanted to wrap it around our garage but I’m pretty sure we have OSB or plywood under the siding and not block as they recommend for installation. We may also have some housewrap under there. …
How do you keep your plywood from warping or correct warping ...
Dealing with warping in plywood can be challenging, but here are some tips to help prevent or correct it: Storage: Store plywood flat in a dry, cool place with proper support along the entire sheet to prevent …
In residential homes, what makes a wall considered a shear ...
I agree with u/icosahedronics. However, I would make it (mostly) an even tighter definition: A shear wall is either a braced wall panel (a legal designation in the code) *or* a wall that was designated as a …
6 Ways to Add a Lean To Onto a Shed - wikiHow
When your shed or other storage building no longer provides enough room, you can add additional storage if you add a lean-to onto a shed. If the existing shed is structurally sound and has an exterior …
Nails for T1-11 Plywood Siding : r/HomeImprovement
The hot dipped galvanized makes them exterior rated. The ring shank makes them have more retention/holding power. A good length is 2 1/2 inches. They're a little more expensive, but take way …