Specialty Contractor
A contractor with expertise in a specific area of construction…
Sheathing
Protective material, such as plywood or oriented strand board (OSB), applied to the exterior walls or roof of a building to strengthen the structure and serve as a base for weatherproofing materials. Example: The construction crew installed sheathing on the walls to provide a solid base for the vinyl siding.
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