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1. This is a grade stamp from a 2 x 4 – 8’,   

(2) What do all the abbreviations mean?

2. This is the grade stamp from a 2 x 8 – 12’.

(1) What is the wood or species group?

(1) Calculate the board feet.

(1) What is the price per board foot? You will need to get the cost.

Where did you get the cost?

(1) What are the actual measurements of a 2 x 8 (width and thickness)?

3. (1) What is the length of a pre-cut 2 x 4 for standard 8’ ceilings? _________

4. (1) What is the length of a pre-cut 2 x 4 for standard 9’ ceilings? _________

5. This is a mill stamp for 7/16” OSB (Oriented Strand Board) sheathing.

(1) What is the cost? Where did you get the cost?

(2) What do all the abbreviations mean?

6. Find a price for 15/32” (sometimes listed as ¾”) plywood sheathing.

(1) What is the cost? Where did you get the cost?

7. (1) Between the OSB and the Plywood, which product would be the most economical to use?

(1) Would there be any advantage to using the more expensive product?

Explanation / Answer

7)

OSB (Oriented Strand Board) is generally cheaper than plywood, it is heavier and not as stiff as plywood and can result in soft squeaky floors under weight. The biggest complaint against OSB is that it doesn't handle moisture very well so it is more suited for indoor use. Moisture also affects the strength of plywood

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