Nail pull out testing in plywood and OSB

Abstract
NRCA just completed limited testing of nail pull out resistances in plywood and oriented strand board (OSB) roof sheathing. The purpose of the testing was to determine the influence specific fasteners and sheathing thicknesses have on the pull out values for nails used to attach asphalt shingles.

Date
11/2003

Author(s)
Mark Graham

Page(s)
44

Source
Professional Roofing / National Roofing Contractors Assn

Keyword(s)
nail pull out; OSB; plywood; pull out resistance; fasteners

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