Residential Solutions

Exterior Sheathing

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Installation Instructions

1. Follow the Building Code

Be sure to follow the building code requirements applicable in your region.

2. Plan the Joints

Apply the insulating sheathing board over the exterior of wood framing with all vertical edges of boards butted tightly together over stud locations for adequate support. INSTALL WITH GREEN SIDE FACING OUT.

3. Use Correct Fasteners

Insulation board must be fastened to framing using fasteners with heads or washers at least 1/2" diameter where the cladding will be applied directly against the insulation. Fasteners with heads or washers at least 1" diameter must be used where an air space will exist between the insulation board and the cladding (e.g. brick cladding).

4. Install Sheathing Membrane

Sheathing membrane to be installed as per local building code requirements.

5. Install Exterior Cladding

Follow cladding manufacturer instructions and building code requirements for installation of exterior finishing materials.

Technical
  • PIB 205 - PlastiSpan Insulation - NBC 2010 and 2015 Insulating Sheathing Requirements
  • PIB 206 - PlastiSpan and PlastiSpan HD Insulating Sheathing Installation Requirements - 2012 OBC
  • PIB 232 - DuroFoam Insulation - NBC 2010 and 2015 Insulating Sheathing Installation Requirements
  • PIB 280 - PlastiSpan RN Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing - NBC 2010
  • PIB 281 - DuroFoam Insulation - Insulating Sheathing per NBC 2015
  • PIB 282 - PlastiSpan Insulation for Exterior Insulating Sheathing per NBC 2010
  • PIB 287 - PlastiSpan HD Insulation for Exterior Insulating Sheathing per NBC 2010
  • PIB 292 - PlastiSpan ZONE ONE Exterior Insulating Sheathing per 2012 OBC
  • PIB 307 - PlastiSpan HD Exterior Insulating Sheathing per 2012 OBC
  • PIB 337 - 2012 BCBC - PlastiSpan Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing
  • PIB 338 - DuroFoam Insulation - Insulating Sheathing per BCBC 2018
  • PIB 356 - 2014 ABC - PlastiSpan Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing
  • PIB 357 - 2019 ABC - DuroFoam Insulation Used as Insulating Sheathing
  • PIB 362 - DuroSpan GPS Insulation as Exterior Insulating Sheathing - 2012 OBC
  • PIB 368 - 2012 OBC - DuroSpan GPS Insulating Sheathing Installation Requirements

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