I specified APA rated sheathing for shear walls on one of my projects. The contractor is requesting approval to substitute TECO graded sheathing. I am not familiar with TECO rated sheathing and wonder if it is considered an equivalent to APA? I am currently researching TECO and would appreciate anyone's comments.
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APA grading versus TECO grading
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baritone6foot4
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You'll be fine.
Both companies (APA & TECO) simply verify the plywood mill produces sheets that comply with PS-1 which is a voluntary product standard for plywood, while PS-2 is the voluntary standard for Oriented Strand Board (OSB).
Brian K. Willis, PE
Both companies (APA & TECO) simply verify the plywood mill produces sheets that comply with PS-1 which is a voluntary product standard for plywood, while PS-2 is the voluntary standard for Oriented Strand Board (OSB).
Brian K. Willis, PE
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