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	Roof sheathing is generally structural as it helps to brace the roof frame. A covering is generally applied over the top of the sheathing.		Roof sheathing is generally structural as it helps to brace the roof frame. A covering is generally applied over the top of the sheathing.

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−	~~‘Sheathing’~~ is ~~the term given for~~ a ~~layer of board~~ or ~~panel material~~ that is ~~used in floor~~, ~~wall and roof assemblies. Sheathing is used to strengthen a structure and provide a surface for other materials to be applied to~~ it~~. The most common types of material used for sheathing are engineered timber products such~~ as ~~plywood, gypsum and oriented strand board (OSB)~~.	+	In very general terms, 'sheathing' is a covering or supporting structure that has a similar function to the sheath of a blade; that is, it acts as a cover or case.

−	~~Floor~~ sheathing ~~(also known as sub-flooring) is~~ a ~~tongue and groove structural~~ panel that ~~carries live loads down to the floor joists beneath it. It is typically installed after~~ a floor ~~frame~~ and ~~been built but before~~ the ~~walls have been built up~~.	+	In the construction industry, the term ‘sheathing’, or 'sheathing board' can be used to refer to a layer of board or panel material that forms a part of floor, wall and roof assemblies. The outer sheathing board strengthens the assembly, provides a surface for other materials to be applied to and may give some degree of weather resistance.

−	~~Exterior wall~~ sheathing can be either non-structural or structural and complements the building envelope in terms of protecting against wind and water entry. Non-structural sheathing can be applied to the exterior wall framing to provide added insulation, ~~whereas structural sheathing is attached to the framing and braces the walls against positive~~ and ~~negative forces~~.	+	The materials most commonly used for sheathing include; engineered timber, plywood, gypsum and oriented strand board (OSB).

−	~~Roof~~ sheathing is ~~structural as it helps~~ to ~~provide lateral bracing of~~ the ~~roof~~ frame~~, carrying live~~ and ~~dead loads down from~~ the ~~rafters~~ and ~~trusses~~. ~~The~~ sheathing is ~~applied~~ to the ~~trusses and beams, and the~~ covering is applied over the top.	+	Floor sheathing is typically a tongue and groove material that carries live loads down to the floor joists beneath. It is generally installed after a floor frame and been built but before the walls have been built up.
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		+	Wall sheathing can be structural or non-structural and on external walls can help protect against wind and water penetration.
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		+	Roof sheathing is generally structural as it helps to brace the roof frame. A covering is generally applied over the top of the sheathing.

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‘Sheathing’ is the term given for a layer of board or panel material that is used in floor, wall and roof assemblies. Sheathing is used to strengthen a structure and provide a surface for other materials to be applied to it. The most common types of material used for sheathing are engineered timber products such as plywood, gypsum and oriented strand board (OSB).

Floor sheathing (also known as sub-flooring) is a tongue and groove structural panel that carries live loads down to the floor joists beneath it. It is typically installed after a floor frame and been built but before the walls have been built up.

Exterior wall sheathing can be either non-structural or structural and complements the building envelope in terms of protecting against wind and water entry. Non-structural sheathing can be applied to the exterior wall framing to provide added insulation, whereas structural sheathing is attached to the framing and braces the walls against positive and negative forces.

Roof sheathing is structural as it helps to provide lateral bracing of the roof frame, carrying live and dead loads down from the rafters and trusses. The sheathing is applied to the trusses and beams, and the covering is applied over the top.

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=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Domestic roofs.
* Glulam.
* Pitched roof.
* Plywood.
* Oriented strand board.
* Rafter.
* Sarking.
* Truss.
* Types of insulation.
* Wall plate.

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