OSB Sheathing — 7/16 in Structural Panel

Updated Mar 25, 2026

Oriented strand board for wall and roof sheathing. Most common panel product.

APA Rated 24/16. 8d nails 6in/12in (standard), 4in/6in (high wind). H-clips on roofs. 1/8 in gap. Weight ~46 lbs/sheet. Racking resistance per IRC R602.10. Cost $12-$25/sheet. CSI 06 16 23.

TAGS

OSB sheathing structural-panel wall roof

DETAILS

standard

APA PS 2

thickness

7/16 in

csi division

06 16 23

cost per sheet

$12-$25

sustainability grade

SOURCES

🔗https://awc.org/

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