Windstorm

West Fraser’s Windstorm® wall sheathing meets hurricane wind codes, eliminates blocking at horizontal joints and reduces or negates the need for metal hardware.

       
  • Meets hurricane wind codes
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  • Delivers savings on material, labor, and waste
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  • Backed by a 25-year limited warranty
Product Details
Product Type
OSB
Brand Family
Windstorm
Available Region(s)
North America
Primary Sector
Industrial
Residential
Primary Applications
Wall Sheathing
Features and Benefits

The method Windstorm utilizes has been in the building codes as far back as the SSTD 10-99 and is still in effect today

Translates into savings of up to $1,000 or more per home in construction material, labour and waste

Eliminating the blocking improves the performance of your wall insulation by reducing thermal bridging

Reduces or eliminates metal hardware and blocking material

Provides a continuous load path with a design professional’s fastener schedule

Reduces labour and construction time with less handling, cutting and faster installation

Reduces waste with less cutting and fewer chances for errors

Cuts air leakage up to 60% when compared to using 4x8 foot panels

Eliminates horizontal joints mid-wall or at the top plates

All seams fall on framing members

No added urea-formaldehyde resins, CARB exempt

Provides full open-wall cavities that allow for faster and better insulation

Eliminates the gable end hinge point when Windstorm extends beyond the bottom chord

Windstorm lengths are available from 97 1/8″ up to 145 1/8″ in 7/16 and 15/32 thickness categories

Comes with a 25-year limited warranty

Warranty Information
25 Year Limited Warranty