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Josh8880
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# Posted: 1 May 2014 07:30
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Hi all, I'm planning on using "smart siding" to side my 10' by 14' in NY. It is 2" by 6" framed, and at this point I'm planning on just wrapping the studs in tyvek, and attaching the smart siding. I like the price of the 3/8" (about $25/ sheet) in comparison to 33$ for the 3/4" . Should I save a few bucks, or go with the thicker sheet? Thanks, josh
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Wilbour
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# Posted: 1 May 2014 08:28
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I am in the same boat. I was thinking of siding my 2 x4 framed 10 x 16 shed first with 1/4" OSB, then tyvek, then 3/8" SmartSide.
How does this sound?
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creeky
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# Posted: 1 May 2014 08:44
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are either of you planning to insulate? you might want to tack up some insulation then side over that.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 1 May 2014 09:03
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3/8 may be to thin for shear strength. I suspect 3/4" is overkill. How about 1/2" or 5/8"???? I suspect 1/2" will meet the specs unless you are a high wind load area.
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MtnDon
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# Posted: 1 May 2014 09:48 - Edited by: MtnDon
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Check the Smartside specs. There are different versions of Smartside with different series numbers/names. Not all have a structural rating. Some are only cosmetic and the building will need to be sheathed in OSB structural panels first.
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1/4 OSB is not structural; use 3/8 min and I would not use less than 7/16. Do not drive nail head below the surface of the OSB
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Wilbour
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# Posted: 1 May 2014 10:34
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creeky:
I will be insulating next year from the inside.
MtnDon:
7/16 OSB is only $0.50 more. Wouldn't hurt to upgrade I guess
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MtnDon
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# Posted: 1 May 2014 10:47 - Edited by: MtnDon
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Wilbour, here's the nailing schedule...
TABLE R602.3(1) includes footnotes for exceptions
scroll about 2/5 down the page to... "Wood structural panels, subfloor, roof and interior wall sheathing to framing and particleboard wall sheathing to framing " .....
6d common (2" × 0.113") nail 6" along edges, 12" in the field
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Josh8880
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# Posted: 3 May 2014 06:58
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Thanks for all of your input...it's always helpful here! I am planning on insulating. I just want to make sure I don't chince on something that might make a significant structural difference. I also want to avoid making a structural difference in my bank account if I can...I have two kids that can do that for me.
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