Installation Instructions

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Store LP ProStruct Roof Sheathing with SilverTech panels in a clean,
dry area. Do not store in direct contact with the ground. Protect from
moisture prior to and during installation. Outside storage, if neces-
sary, requires panels to be covered with plastic sheets or tarpaulins
with the sides loosely covered to provide adequate air ventilation.
Handle LP ProStruct Roof Sheathing with SilverTech panels as you
would other APA rated LP sheathing products. Be careful not to drop
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• Placetheskid-resistantsideupandwearskid-resistantshoes
when installing the roof sheathing.
• Installwiththelongdimensionorstrengthaxisofthepanelacross
supports and with the panel continuous over two or more spans.
• Provide1/8”minimumspaceatpanelendsandedges.Useaspac-
ertool(i.e.10dboxnail)toassureaccurateandconsistentspacing.
• Panelendjointsshalloccuroverframing.Staggerendjointsin
each succeeding row.
• Provideadditionalpanelstiffnessbyinstallingpaneledgeclips
mid-span on all un-supported edges.
• Nail6”o.c.alongsupportedpanelendsandedgesand12”o.c.at
intermediatesupports.Fastenpanels3/8”frompaneledges.Use
8dcommonnails.
• Coverroofsheathingassoonaspossiblewithroofingfeltorshin-
gleunderlaymentforprotectionagainstexcessivemoistureprior
toroofing.Ifanyedgeswellingoccurspriortoroofunderlayment
installation,allraisedjointsshouldbesandedflat.
• Allowsheathingtoadjusttohumidityandmoistureconditions
before shingle installation.
• Removewrinklesandflattensurfaceofshingleunderlayment
before installing shingles. High performance shingle underlay-
ment is recommended for better results.
• Heavierweightand/ortexturedshinglesarerecommendedtobet-
termaskimperfectionsinroofingassembly.
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LP ProStruct Roof Sheathing with SilverTech can be used as a radiant
barrier on roofs and walls to reduce solar gain. This product installs
likeconventionalroofsheathing,requiringnoadditionallabor.
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LP ProStruct Roof Sheathing
with SilverTech
(formerlySilverCrest)
Recommended uniform roof live loads for APA-rated sheathing
(c)
LP ProStruct Roof Sheathing with long dimension perpendicular to supports
(e)
APA-RATED SHEATHING
(c)
Panel Span Performance
Rating Category
(f)
24/16 7/16
40/20 19/32, 5/8
MAXIMUM SPAN (IN.)
With Edge Without Edge
Support
(a)
Support
24 24
40 32
ALLOWABLE LIVE LOADS (PSF)
(d)
Spacing of supports center-to-center (in.)
12 16 20 24 32 40 48
190 100 65 40
305 205 130 60 30
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InstallingLPProStructRoofSheathingwithSilverTechonthewalls
will help contribute to the reduction in solar gain and the overall
energy ecient design of the attic space. As with the installation of
LP ProStruct Roof Sheathing with SilverTech on roofs, it is impor-
tant that it is installed with the foil side facing inward.
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APAisatrademarkofAPA-TheEngineeredWoodAssociation.PrintedinU.S.A.NOTE:Louisiana-PacificCorporationperiodicallyupdates
andrevisesitsproductinformation.Toverifythisversioniscurrent,call800-648-6893.07/11LPZB0566
For a copy of the warranty or for installation and
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(a) Panel edge clips (one midway between each support, except two equally
spaced between supports 48 inches on center), lumber blocking or other.
(b) Includes APA-RATED SHEATHING/CEILING DECK.
(c) 10 psf dead load assumed.
(d) Applies to panels 24 inches or wider applied over two or more spans.
(e) Performance category replaces the nominal panel thickness
Insulation
Roong
LP ProStruct
foil side facing down
3/4"min.
air space
on corners or crush panel edges. Keep panels well supported and
neatlystackedtopreventwarping.Usecautiontoavoiddamageto
the radiant barrier foil surface.
• Standardroofingnailswillpenetratethroughtheroofsheathing,
tearthefoil,andbeexposedtoview.Consultyourroofingmaterial
manufacturer and local building code requirements for approved
fastening alternatives.
NOTE:Checkwithyourlocalbuildingdepartmentbeforedecidingonaninstallationmethod.
Cal. Prop 65 Warning: Use of this product may result in exposure to wood dust,
known to the State of California to cause cancer.
ROOF SHEATHING WITH SILVERTECH
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ProStruct
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