Why does wall sheathing buckle?
If you answered something like studs at 24" o.c., I'm sorry to disappoint you. The most common cause of wall sheathing buckling is because it wasn't properly gapped. We've hounded on this before. But now the APA has developed a mobile tool that will help educate builders on some of the most common building issues.
See this and many more tips at the APA website. Tambien en español!
- Prevent Buckling with Proper Spacing includes spacing recommendations for APA Rated Sheathing, APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor®, and APA 303 Siding. (Form M300, now available in Spanish)
- Construct a Solid, Squeak-Free Floor System describes how to prevent floor complaints and callbacks with proper floor sheathing installation. (Form Q300, now available in Spanish)
- Minimize Nail Pops describes how to reduce nail pops through recommended fastener selection and installation. (Form S300, now available in Spanish)
- Storage and Handling of APA Trademarked Panels provides guidelines to help protect panels from damage in storage, during shipment, and on the job site. (Form U450)
- APA Panels for Soffit Applications provides information on recommended panels and spans for open and closed soffits. (Form N330)
- Finishing APA Rated Siding describes recommended finishes and application recommendations for APA Rated Siding. (Form Q350)
- Proper Storage and Handling of Glulam Beams provides recommendations for storage and handling of glulam beams. (Form R540)
- Minimize Glulam Checking Through Proper Storage and Handling provides tips for preventing glulam checking. (Form F455)
- Proper Installation of APA Rated Sheathing for Roof Applications provides step-by-step instructions for roof sheathing installation. (Form N335)
- Proper Selection and Installation of APA Plywood Underlayment includes information on selection, handling, installation and fastening APA Underlayment panels. (Form R340)
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