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  1. jbpeng36

    OSB Use

    Mshimko, H-clips are required for panel edge supp)orts (OSB or Plywood). In Canada, H-Clips should be spaced: One at midpoint for supports upt to 600 mm Two at 1/3 points for suports 601 to 1000 mm on centre Three at 1/4 points for supprts more than 1000 mm on centre I've heard about a...
  2. jbpeng36

    OSB Use

    Anybody have experience with enhanced OSB products like Advantec? I hear this is great product! JB
  3. jbpeng36

    OSB Use

    You're right about that FalsePrecision...however here on the Wet Coast of British Columbia many builders have been forced to replace all of their rotting OSB with Plywood in the leaky condo crisis of the late 90's. Specification in the Code, Certified by APA or not doesn't always cover your butt!
  4. jbpeng36

    OSB Use

    OSB has a much longer wet and dry cycle, once it DOES get started and swells it will never comeback to its original form. Here it the link to comparative data on plwood and osb: http://www.canply.org/english/products/comparison/comparison_all.htm JB
  5. jbpeng36

    OSB Use

    I agree with you Ron, both products are viable but in the long run plywood is the best choice. Comparative product data on Plywood and OSB can be found at CanPly's website. There are engineering values for both plywood and osb on axial compression, planar shear, bending and tension and...

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