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    Default OSB pannels with holes

    Hi every one,

    Have you ever seen holes in the OSB pannels for the outside walls? What is the purpose? I got pictures for those who want to see it

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    Default Re: OSB pannels with holes

    The photos can be viewed here

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    It almost looks like they used the sheathing as foundation wall forms. I have seen where a owner-builder use the foundation wall forms for flooring after they took it off the walls.


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    I have seen them on pre-fab walls. They're used as " hook holes " to lift the sections. Other than that, no other purpose I can see.


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    Looks about like a 12 gauge..... rough part of town?


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    So they can inject foam insulation into the stud cavities after the drywall is installed?

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    Naw.... they're venting the stud bays!

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    Thanks guys!

    I received an answer from the CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing, looks like the purpose for drilling holes in the pannels it's for ventilating between studs.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Michel Thibault View Post
    I received an answer from the CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing, looks like the purpose for drilling holes in the pannels it's for ventilating between studs.
    Michael,



    Me no comprehend, kemosabe.

    You have stud spaces, later filled with insulation, which are then ventilated?

    How, kemosabe?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Peck View Post
    Michael,



    Me no comprehend, kemosabe.

    You have stud spaces, later filled with insulation, which are then ventilated?

    How, kemosabe?
    During the winter, a minimum of relative humidity could pass through out the insulation (for any reasons:bad installation etc.) than..view the OSB pannel don't let go the moisture...the moisture has no way out and could damage the wood frame. By the way...that question was asked to engineer, architect and believe it or not...I received 10 different opinion ..the most one is for ventilating?

    They are use mostly on the WestCoast (Vancouver, British Columbia)

    Last edited by Michel Thibault; 02-12-2008 at 03:29 PM. Reason: add information

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