Plywood Grades
Plywood Grades
(OP)
Can anyone explain the difference between CDX (and OSB) panels and Structural 1 panels. Is there a difference in allowable shear values in the NDS Table 4.3A? If so, which values should be used for CDX and OSB? Also, why is it that contractor want to use these types of materials? I assume cost but is there another?






RE: Plywood Grades
For residences and commercial applications CDX and OSB are more available and $$$$$$$$$$$ cheaper. This gets contractors' attention.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Plywood Grades
Check the APA websit for additional info.
RE: Plywood Grades
RE: Plywood Grades
RE: Plywood Grades
Check out the APA website here: APA website
They have a lot of free publications (after registering) that will answer all your questions.
Attached is one document that I found helpful.