Exterior wall sheathing cannot: Select one: a. provide buckling restraint for studs b. provide a nailing surface for siding c. serve as a lateral force-resisting element d. be left exposed as an exterior building surface. e. be made of oriented strand board

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Cecelia Roy

Engineering

1 February, 12:51

Exterior wall sheathing cannot: Select one: a. provide buckling restraint for studs b. provide a nailing surface for siding c. serve as a lateral force-resisting element d. be left exposed as an exterior building surface. e. be made of oriented strand board

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Dominik Brennan · Answer 1

Exterior wall sheathing cannot be left exposed as an exterior building surface.

Option: (d)

Explanation:

Exterior wall sheathing is either structural or non-structural. Exterior wall sheathing enhances the wall system, provides a nailing base for the siding, and provides a layer protection against outside elements.

Structural exterior wall sheathing is used to making the walls resistant to twisting and bending, framing studs together.

Non-structural exterior wall sheathing is used to envelope the building's and provide added insulation.

Non-structural exterior wall sheathing prevents intrusion of either wind or water and it acts as a radiant barrier. There are several structural and 'non-structural exterior wall sheathing' options are available in home and commercial buildings.