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Originally Posted by Flyfisha
If you count T1-11 on studs count me in!! Camp and outhouse  |
T-111 in a 5/8 fir would be a normal goto. It covers the shear rating requirement and acts as siding; but it is currently around $80/sheet.
Shear bracing along with a board and batten made from 1x12 rough sawn form board would come in around $40 for the same coverage... but requires the extra bracing.
What I am expecting is transport costs to be very high this summer.
We can meet the energy code requirement on the mainland with either 2x6 construction with R19/R21 fiberglass, cellulose, or spray foam... but that may not be easy on an island build.
With zip or OSB/CDX with housewrap, we get into the $60/sheet plus before even applying a siding. When insulating, the cellulose needs a blower, and the spray foam need special equipment normally stored on a van; so fiberglass or maybe a scoreboard option would need to be looked to.