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Plywood sheathing vs asphalt fiberboard DD 01-21-2006
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Posted by DD on January 21, 2006, 2:28 pm
I can't find any info on this on the web.
I will be replacing masonite-like siding on my house with Hardie siding. The
original sheathing is a thin (1/8") cardboard covered in foil and will be
replaced. Does anyone have any pro/con information on a 1/2" plywood & 15 lb
felt paper combo vs 1/2" asphalt fiberboard sheathing? I live in Houston and
like the idea of not having wood for the termites and carpenter ants to
munch on so I am leaning toward the asphalt sheathing. It also appears to me
as a good way to ventilate while keeping the moisture out.
Thanks in advance.
Posted by Bill Gill on January 22, 2006, 9:33 am
DD wrote:
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I'm definitely no expert, but I would use the plywood.
The plywood should provide much greater structural
rigidity than the fiberboard.
Bill Gill
Posted by DD on January 22, 2006, 11:31 am
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That is definitely a consideration here as hurricanes do blow through here
with high winds from time to time.
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