ForceField® Sheathing Panels
- Advanced, integrated Weather-Resistive Barrier structural panel system.
- Suitable for wood-framed residential, multifamily, and light commercial structures.
- Complements perfectly with ForceField® accessories.
- Easy and convenient installation process on both walls and sloped roofs.
Product Details
The ForceField® Weather Barrier System advanced weather resistive barrier (WRB) and sheathing system is perfect for wood-framed residential, multifamily, and light commercial structures. With our ForceField® Sheathing Panels, you can secure your entire structure efficiently, from walls to sloped roofs. Partnered with ForceField® Accessories from Georgia-Pacific, our system accelerates the drying-in process, improving your structure’s energy efficiency.
ForceField® Sheathing Panels are easy to install, just like standard OSB or plywood sheathing, making them ideal for varied applications. Notably, these panels have demonstrated more than 90% drainage efficiency when installed behind rigid insulation or multiple types of claddings in wall applications (as tested per ASTM 2273).
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Engineered for Efficiency: ForceField® Panels provide reliable protection from the elements, helping keep buildings dry and energy-efficient from construction through completion.
- Seamless Installation: Panels install like traditional OSB or plywood, while ForceField® Accessories—such as our innovative seam tapes—ensure a continuous, durable barrier that minimizes weather-related interruptions.
- Versatile Applications: Approved for use in Type III B and Type V B Construction under the IBC, this system is perfect for a wide range of projects, including replacing the first layer of multi-layer roofing underlayments.
- Enhanced Durability: Classified as Exposure I, ForceField® Panels are engineered to resist the effects of moisture, making them ideal for projects with construction delays or unpredictable weather.
Product Specifications
PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES
| Classification | Exposure 1 : OSB suitable for uses not permanently exposed to the weather. Panels classified as Exposure 1 are intended to resist the effects of moisture on structural performance as may occur due to construction delays, or other conditions of similar severity. |
| Code Fire Classification | Class III or C |
| Flame Spread Rating | 76-200, smoke developed index <450 |
| Building Code Compliance | PS 2-18 |
| Testing Agency | APA® – The Engineered Wood Association |
| Emissivity | .03 |
| Panel Grade | DOC PS 2, 7/16 CAT |
| Water Resistive Barrier | ICC ES AC 310, Meets/Exceeds Requirements |
| Surface Bond of Overlay to Panel ASTM | D5651, >16psi |
| Water Penetration | ASTM E331, Pass |
| Water Vapor Transmission | ASTM E96 (Water Method), 2.8 perms |
| Air Permeance of Assembly | ASTM E 2357, .0009 cfm/ft2@75pa |
| Surface Burning Characteristics | ASTM E84, Meets Class III |
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
| Square Edge | 3′-11 7⁄8″ (1.216 m) x 7′-11 7⁄8″ (2.435 m) – sized for 4′ x 8′ |
| Thickness (Category) | 7/16 CAT – 0.418″ (10.61 mm) 15/32 CAT – 0.451″ (11.45 mm) 19/32 CAT – 0.578″ (14.68 mm) |
| Length/Width Tolerance | ± 1/16” (± 1.6 mm) |
| Straightness Tolerance | ± 1/16” on adjacent corners as measured against a straight edge |
| Squareness Tolerance | ± 1/64” per linear foot of length as measured by opposing diagonals |
CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications may vary by production location, please contact local representative for more information.
