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SIMPLY SMARTER BUILDING MATERIALS THAT CODE OFFICIALS EMBRACE.

Far too long risk aversion has defined the construction industry. It’s why the industry has been slow to adopt new technologies, methods, and materials – even when they would provide significant performance and economic benefit – even when backed by rigorous science and testing.

Fortunately, this mindset is changing. Today, new technology, methods, and materials are being adopted and approved by code officials, which, in turn, is elevating construction quality and performance, while decreasing cost.

OX remains proudly at the forefront of this movement.

Here are some OX innovations that, for the better, are replacing traditional materials and methods.

ThermoPLY®Structural Sheathing

At just fraction of the thickness and weight of OSB, OX ThermoPLY structural sheathing provides the structural
equivalency of OSB and eliminates the need for building wrap when installed with OX seam tape to provide a
best-in-class water and air barrier. Apart from speed of installation and reduced labor costs, home builders
especially appreciate the stable pricing of ThermoPLY compared to the continually fluctuating cost of OSB.

Technical Details

The benefits of Thermo-Ply vs. OSB

Thermo-Ply Structural Sheathing by OX  OSB (Oriented Strand Board) 
No added asphalts, formaldehide,phenols or CFCs  Made from
wood chips, may contain formaldehyde.  Formaldehyde is a probable human carcinogen. 
Stable pricing   Commodity, rapid price fluctations 
Extrusion Coated WRB on both sides   Requires additional WRB layer 
High moisture tolerance  Low moisture tolerance. Significant swelling when wet, which could produce mold. 
Tight seal controls air infiltration for lower ACH  Average air infiltrations perfomance  
Custom sizes and private labeling avaliable  Typically no custom sizes or print available 
13 lbs for 4’x8’ sheet (RED)  45 lbs for 7/16’’ x 4’8’ sheet 
Physical Properties of Thermo- Ply Structural Sheathing 
Physical Property  Standard  Test result  Unit of Measure 
R- value  ASTM C518  Green .13| Red .18| Blue.20  *F.Ft 2. h/Btu 
Drainage Efficiency  ASTM E2273   97.8  % 
Sound Transmission  ASTM E90  STC 21 dB 
Water Absorption  ASTM D1037  Less than 15  % 
Permeability  ASTM E96  < 0.6  Perms 
Air Barrier  ASTM E2178  < 0.02  L/s/M2@75Pa 

Full Thermo-PLY Testing Reports

OX-IS®Structural Insulated Sheathing

A major advancement in building science, OX-IS structural insulated sheathing is durable sheathing, continuous
insulation, a superior air barrier, and an effective water-resistive barrier in one easy-to-install component. OX-IS
has been exhaustively tested by a 3rd party lab, meeting or exceeding the most stringent building codes for
structural sheer values, comparable to a 7/16” sheet of OSB.

Technical Details

Physical Properties of OX-IS
( foam properties) Complies with ASTM C1289, Type 1,Class 1 
ASTM Method  D1621  C203  C209  E96  D2126 (1)      E84 (2) 
  Minimum Compressive Strength, PSI  Flexible Strength, PSI  Water Absorption  Water Vapor transmission, perms  Dimensional Stability % Change  Nominal Density,pcf  Service Temperature Range, F  Flame Spread  Smoke
Deployed 
OX-IS  25  <0.06  <0.06  <0.3  <0.4 2.0  -50 to +190 ≦75  ≦ 450 
Thermal R-Values (1) |
“R’’ means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R- value, the greater the insulating value. 
Thickness (nom.), in  Thermal R- Value 
0.50  3.0 
0.50 HS (High Shear) 3.0
1.00 6.0
1.70 10
0.75 (AVAILABLE ONLY IN CANADA) 4.0*

*Available only in Canada, New Zealand & Australia

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Strong-R® Structural Insulated Sheathing

Engineered to meet or exceed commercial construction code requirements, Strong-R structural insulated sheathing
combines a strong and resilient sheathing, continuous insulation, a superior air barrier, and an effective
water-resistive barrier into a single easy-to-install component. Strong-R has been exhaustively tested by a
3rd party testing lab, proving compliance with ASTM E84, ASTM E119 and NFPA 285 assemblies.

Technical Details

R-value  Overall Thickness  Width  Lengths 
7.5  1 – 1/4 ‘’  4 ft  8ft, 9ft, 10ft 
13 2 1/8″ 4 ft 8ft, 9ft, 10ft
Physical Properties of ISO RED MAX
STRONG-R Polyiso Sheathings (3) 
ASTM Method  D1621  C209  E96  D2126 (1)  D2126     E84 (2) 
  Minimum Compressive Strength, psi  Water Absorption  Water Vapor Transmission, perms  Dimensional Stability % Change  Nominal Density, pcf  Service Temperature Range, F  Flame Spread  Smoke Developed 
ISO RED MAX   

Type 1 class 2 

25  < 0.06  <0.3  <0.2  2.0  -50 to +250  ≦ 25  ≦ 450 

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