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    Does T&G Porch Ceiling require ply. underlay? Does T&G alone act as acceptable sheathing dia

    The decision has already been made to install the plywood sheathing. I agree 100% with your comment "ExcelEngineering". There is no use in taking the risk.
  2. finchaser

    Does T&G Porch Ceiling require ply. underlay? Does T&G alone act as acceptable sheathing dia

    We worry because we are in a high wind area and therefore receive a lot of shear load.
  3. finchaser

    Does T&G Porch Ceiling require ply. underlay? Does T&G alone act as acceptable sheathing dia

    First - Thank you both for your insight. Very helpful. To: msquared48 I still need to calculate the resisting load. I am trying to avoid projecting an extra cost to the contractor/owner if it isn't necessary to install ply. in conjunction with the t&g. I would love to just use the t&g...
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    Does T&G Porch Ceiling require ply. underlay? Does T&G alone act as acceptable sheathing dia

    Hello All, I am working on a residential single family home. The owner would like to replace typical ply. porch ceiling sheathing with tongue & groove. Can the t&g replace the ply. sheathing and still act as the diaphragm? Is it a requirement to install ply. above the t&g in order to have a...
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