Plywood is used as a part of the structural framing system of a house. It acts as a support and bracing component for roof framing. Different types of plywood and products are used for building roofs. LetâEUR(TM)s check out the types, fabrications and considerations of roofing.

Types

The most expensive sheathing for constructing roof is the traditional plywood. Oriented Strand Board has replaced plywood in the United States for maximum roof applications. This is more uniform and affordable. However you have to protect this from moisture and water. The Fibreboard is more affordable than other materials but it is not very strong compared to plywood and Oriented Strand Board. Fire-rated plywood is used in places where fire is the major concern.

Fabrication

Usually plywood is created from thin strips of wood finish bonded with resin. Resin is mixed with fire-retardant materials in places where fire resistant plywood is necessary. Oriented Strand Board is created from superbly shredded wood strips that are flattened to form a solid board. The tiles are laid in a single direction for creating a uniform as well as consistent grain pattern. The Fiberboard is created from wood fibbers that are forced together in haphazard patterns to form a cross between plywood and Oriented Strand Board.

Considerations

While selecting between the types of plywood and wooden sheathing products, you have to take into considerations several factors. Oriented Strand Board is used in most of the homes as it is of low cost and uniform surface. Nevertheless you should protect this board from moisture. If necessary you should also pay extra for plywood for avoiding future problems in tiling. While most of the building codes consider plywood, OSB and Fibreboard to be alike for the purpose of sheathing, some codes only consider the use of one of these materials. Moreover you should not forget to consider the weight of the tiling materials and the direction of the wind. Remember that plywood works better with heavy construction whereas Fibreboard doesnâEUR(TM)t work against high winds or heavy materials.

Installation

Whatever may be the type of your roof sheathing, you have to fasten it to the roofing beams by using the nails of stainless steel. You have to lay the plywood perpendicular to the beams and butt the layers tightly. Try to cover the entire surface with roof felt or building paper for acting as a moisture barrier. Oriented Strand Board is aptly waterproofed due to its tendency to fail in its operation when it is wet.

Consult an expert Pompano Beach Roofing contractor for installing roof sheathing and protect your home for several years.