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Determining acceptable moisture content in plywood sheathing

Abstract
Plywood has been exposed to a great deal of rain and the contractor is reluctant to cover it with underlayment and shingles until it dries. Answers are given as to how dry should the plywood be, and what is the best way to determine the moisture content.
Date
4/1996
Author(s)
Jack Robinson
Page(s)
53
Keyword(s)
moisture content; plywood sheathing; asphalt shingles;



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