CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
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Chapter 23 of the IBC provides diaphragm values for sheathing for Structural I grade and DOC PS1 and PS2 grades. Does CDX plywood meet the requirements of PS1 or PS2 .
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CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
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RE: CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
Her is the link to theri web site (they also have I phone Application as well): http://www.apawood.org/
Regards,
Lutfi
RE: CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
In order to use sheathing in a structural capacity it must be rated and grade stamped.
RE: CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
Garth Dreger PE - AZ Phoenix area
As EOR's we should take the responsibility to design our structures to support the components we allow in our design per that industry standards.
RE: CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
RE: CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
The "X" just meant for exterior use (since it was made with water resistant glue), such as the roof you are investigating. That's why we have the colloqualism "CDX".
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
RE: CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
RE: CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
RE: CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
RE: CDX Plywood verses PS1 or PS2
Like suggested - go to APAWOOD and find the REAL answer!!