《OSB In Wood Frame Construction - U.S.A. (TM420)》.pdf

Performance by DesignTM OSB IN WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION U.S. EDITION 2005 TM OSB Performance by Design Oriented Strand Board in Wood Frame Construction U.S. Edition 2005 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This Manual has been developed to provide the designer, specifier, builder and home buyer with as complete a source of information as possible on the specification and use of oriented strand board (OSB). Now in its fifteenth printing, it has been updated to reflect recent code changes, new standards, new information and new products. It also reflects the growth of the Structural Board Association as the leading voice of the OSB Industry. WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY Every effort has been taken to ensure that the information published in this manual is accurate and as complete as possible. The Structural Board Association does not, however, assume responsibility for errors or omissions in this publication, nor for any designs or specifications based on it. It is the specifier’s and/or user’s responsibility to obtain the necessary approvals and inspections from the local building officials. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SBA committed its technical resources and engaged the services of Quaile Engineering Ltd., and Marcom Group Inc. We would also like to acknowledge the participation of several industry reviewers who ensured the completeness of this manual. Cover photos courtesy of Cloverdale Truss Co. Ltd. (Surrey, BC) and Weyerhaeuser Canada Ltd. (Edmonton, AB). Performance by DesignTM is a registered trademark of the Structural Board Association. © Copyright 2005 Structural Board Association TM