Exterior Sheetrock Sheathing
For both wood and metal construction eXP Sheathing provides a solid substrate for various air and water-resistive barriers and is a component in Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems EIFS.
Exterior sheetrock sheathing. Exterior Gypsum Sheathing is designed for direct attachment to wood framing with galvanized nails or staples and screws or metal framing by the use. Unless their is drying capability in the assembly at the paper-face the will not last. Give your exterior walls a strong foundation with this CertainTeed GlasRoc sheathing.
Reason it was sheathed with sheetrock was for fire code reasons. Dont leave the integrity of your exterior walls to chance. It offers more durability than wood sheathing and is more economical.
DensGlass Sheathing disrupted the way commercial buildings are designed over 30 years ago and now DensElement Barrier System continues that legacy of innovation by integrating 3 products in one. Gypsum sheathing water-resistive barrier and air barrier. Exterior Gypsum Sheathing is a special-purpose drywall panel consisting of a moisture-resistant noncombustible core covered by glass-mat facers on both front and back surfaces and long edges.
My builder put plywood at the corners for stiffness. Im thinking they wanted a fire separation between the shingles and structure. This durable gypsum sheathing is resistant to fire and moisture.
Firecode Core offers fire resistance. This moisture-resistant sheathing prevents absorption and retention of water. Durable high-performance gypsum panels for exterior sheathing applications.
Heat and moisture flows from warm to cold and moisture flows from moist to drier areas. Securock ExoAir 430 Sheathing Panel includes a factory-applied air and water membrane designed to provide superior protection for the building envelope. Exterior wall sheathing is either structural or non-structural.