A 1 2 sheet is actually 15 32 thick.
Plywood wall panels thickness.
Builder magazine s 2015 2019 brand use studies.
Plywood is often sold in 1 4 1 2 or 3 4 nominal thicknesses but the actual thickness is often 1 32 thinner.
Minimum plywood thickness the international residential code specifies 3 8 inch plywood for sheathing walls with a standard stud spacing of 16 inches if the siding is nailed to the studs through.
Because the actual thickness may vary measuring the plywood is the only accurate way to determine its thickness.
The most common size for plywood sheets is 4 x 8 feet followed by 5 x 5 feet.
The most common thickness of plywood is 1 2 inch but plywood thickness can range from 1 8 inch.
For example if the perimeter of the room is 24 feet 7 3 meters and the plywood panels you want to use are 4 feet 1 2 meters across you would need six panels.
Structural 1 rated panels only available from certain mills.
Limitations and restrictions apply.
View the zip system residential warranty commercial warranty and or homeowner warranty for more details.
A double sheetrock wall could be rated as a one hour fire wall.
A 3 4 sheet is actually 23 32 thick.
We also carry pre cut project panels that are available in different sizes that may vary by store.
Plywood if very combustible and burn very fast.
Contact us for mill by mill availability.