Install Wall Sheathing
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What happens here
After the wall framing is complete, large sheets of plywood (typically OSB - Oriented Strand Board, or CDX plywood) are installed to cover the exterior of the wall studs. Workers transport these sheets, cut them to the appropriate dimensions using a circular saw, and then carefully align and fasten them to the wall studs. Ladders are used to reach the upper sections of the walls. The sheathing panels are secured with nails or screws, ensuring a strong, rigid surface that adds structural stability to the pavilion and provides a substrate for subsequent exterior finishes.
Goal: Cover the wall framing with structural sheathing
Tools and materials
- Circular Saw — Cutting plywood sheets to size
- Ladders — Accessing higher sections of the walls for sheathing installation
- Measuring Tape — Measuring and marking plywood sheets for cutting and placement
- Nail Gun — Fastening plywood sheets to the wall studs
- Plywood Sheets — Covering the wall studs to provide structural rigidity and a base for siding