Is Thermo ply better than OSB?

ThermoPLY is made from adhered layers of high-sized fibers and an extruded polyethylene layer that serves as the WRB. ThermoPLY panels are also much more pliable than standard structural sheathing materials. This flexibility allows them to significantly outperform OSB with regard to envelope leakage rates.

What is thermo ply sheathing made of?

Composed of pressure laminated plies consisting of high-strength cellulosic fibers. These fibers are specially-treated to be water resistant and are bonded with a proprietary water-resistant adhesive. A protective polymer layer is applied on both sides of the panel, and foil facings may be applied on one or both faces.

What is Thermo brace?

Thermo-Brace Lightweight Sheathing as an OSB Replacement: Barricade Thermo-Brace, a 3-in-1 sheathing, offers stable raw material pricing, significantly less weight, moisture impenetrability, and ease of use. These qualities offer faster installation and reduced labor costs for builders.

What is the best quality ply?

A-grade plywood: This is the highest-quality plywood and therefore typically the most expensive, since the veneers will be flawless. A-grade plywood is smooth and can be easily painted. B-grade plywood: B-grade plywood is slightly less smooth than A-grade plywood and has a solid foundation.

How strong is thermo ply?

The report points out that the ultimate unit shear capacity of 885 pounds per linear foot reported by the manufacturer of ThermoPly Red is “substantially higher” than the value published in them American Wood Council’s Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic for 15/32-inch wood structural panel sheathing.

How thick is thermo ply?

0.113″
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Is Thermo-ply a fire rating?

1- hour
Thermo-ply Structural Grade~Red and Structural Grade~Blue may be used in a 1- hour fire-rated wall system, in accordance with the Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials using ASTM E-119 testing procedures.

What is ply good for?

Here’s just a few examples of how plywood is used and why it is such an excellent choice of material for such uses:

• Exterior Wall Sheathing.
• Interior Walls.
• Roofing and Flooring.
• Other Construction.
• Furniture.
• Cabinets.
• General Projects.

What is used for exterior sheathing?

There are many exterior wall sheathing options available, with wood sheathing being one of the most commonly used materials. Wood sheathing materials include plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), and waferboard. Plywood is made of whole sheets of wood that are cross-laminated.