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Old 7/4/08, 2:37 PM
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Default sheathing width

Somewhere I recall seeing something on the minimum width of OSB on 24" trusses. I cannot find any hardcopy on this. I know you guys can help me out.
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Old 7/4/08, 2:48 PM
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Default Re: sheathing width

As I recall 8" without additional support but didn't look and the family has arrived

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Default Re: sheathing width

Thanks for the link. It states 24" minimum width. Clearly more than the photo shows.
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