Plywood Structural Sheathing at Roof in High Snow Area
Plywood Structural Sheathing at Roof in High Snow Area
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We are designing a residential building in a heavy snow area. The maximum load on the roof (snow+drift+dead) is about 150 psf. Per the IBC, tables 2304.7(3) and 2304.7(4) the maximum load I see is 100 psf (table 2304.7(3)) for 3/4" sheathing.
Is plywood not possible for the loads?
I am attaching an APA rated span and load table 1b (page 3) that shows that if we use structural I sheathing with a 48/24 rating (thickness of 23/32, 3/4" or 7/8" per the IBC tables) we have capacities of 469 psf and 285 psf in bending (3 span condition) for strength axis perpendicular and parallel to supports for trusses at 16" o.c. If I reduce them down per adjustment table 5 in the attachment to a 1 span condition, the loads are still below our required loads. Is it ok to use these tables?
Another question, I have is regarding the fasteners for 3/4" sheathing for diaphragm capacity. The IBC does not have any tables for 3/4" sheathing. Is there a particular fastener that is used in these conditions? What tables/design do I need to follow to account for the 3/4" sheathing.
Is plywood not possible for the loads?
I am attaching an APA rated span and load table 1b (page 3) that shows that if we use structural I sheathing with a 48/24 rating (thickness of 23/32, 3/4" or 7/8" per the IBC tables) we have capacities of 469 psf and 285 psf in bending (3 span condition) for strength axis perpendicular and parallel to supports for trusses at 16" o.c. If I reduce them down per adjustment table 5 in the attachment to a 1 span condition, the loads are still below our required loads. Is it ok to use these tables?
Another question, I have is regarding the fasteners for 3/4" sheathing for diaphragm capacity. The IBC does not have any tables for 3/4" sheathing. Is there a particular fastener that is used in these conditions? What tables/design do I need to follow to account for the 3/4" sheathing.






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