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    ThermoPly structural sheathing vs OSB

    When you’re sheathing a building you want the job done right. But you also want it done fast. With ThermoPLY, the lightweight design allows you to work quickly while the high-strength cellulosic fiber boards provide durability, moisture resistance and a best-in-class air barrier for years to come.

    Thermo-Ply structural sheathing by OX Engineered Products

    Features & Benefits of OX Thermo-Ply structural sheathing:

    • A protective polymer layer is applied on both sides and foil facings may also be applied on one or both sides.
    • Factory-extrusion coating for built-in Water Resistive Barrier with 3⁄4” (min.) overlapped or tapped joints.
    • Advanced Moisture Guard option provides adhesive with 3⁄4” overlap panel joints for even tighter water and air barrier performance
    • Exterior Wall Sheathing & Bracing, and Interior Shearwall Bracing.
    Thermo-Ply structural sheathing by OX Engineered Products versus OSB comparison chart Download

    CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA

    OSB Thermo-Ply (T-Ply)

    Exceeds 2018 IRC Building Codes for Shear Strength (including hurricane zones)

    YES YES

    Utilizes Existing Home Plans & Subcontractors

    YES YES

    Eliminates the Need For House Wrap (materials and labor)

    NO YES

    Greatly Reduced Material Weight For Handling

    NO YES

    Reduces Construction Labor Costs

    NO YES

    Typically Reduces On-Site Construction Building Time By 1 to 3 Days

    NO YES

    Stable Pricing & Availability (no allocations) of Material

    NO YES

    Greatly Reduced Cost of Material

    NO YES

    Affordable Structural Material When Used With ISO

    NO YES

    Material Also Comes in 48 3/4” Wide for Overlap Installation

    NO YES

    Material Comes Standard 8’, 9’,10’ & Available Custom Lengths Up to 12’

    NO YES

    Sheathing Material Can Be Private Labeled

    NO YES

    Increased Moisture Resistants

    NO YES

    Increased Mold Resistance

    NO YES

    Superior Moisture Barrier

    NO YES

    Superior Vapor Barrier

    NO YES

    PE-stamped in all 50 states and Canada*

    NO YES

    Covered by warranty

    NO YES

    ENERGY CRITERIA

       

    Reduces ACH50 Tests by 15-20% (Lab tested)

    NO YES

    Lowers the HERS® Score By Lowering Blower Door Tests

    NO YES

    Reduces Energy Use

    NO YES

    ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

       

    Percent Made From Post Consumer Recycled Materials

    0% 94%

    HERS® is a trademark of © 2018. Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
    * SOSB no PE stamp or independent engineering testing/certification