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APA Residential & Commercial

TABLE 27
RECOMMENDED ROOF LOADS (PSF) FOR APA RATED SHEATHING WITH STRENGTH AXIS PARALLEL TO SUPPORTS(e)(f) (OSB,composite and5-ply/5-layer plywood panels unless otherwise noted)
Panel Grade Thickness (in.) Span Rating Maximum Span (in.) Load at Maximum Span
Live Total
APA 7/16 24/0,24/16 24(d) 20 30
STRUCTURAL I 15/32 32/16 24 35(a) 45(a)
RATED 1/2 32/16 24 40(a) 50(a)
SHEATHING 19/32,5/8 40/20 24 70 80
  23/32,3/4 48/24 24 90 100
APA RATED SHEATHING 7/16(b) 24/0,24/16 16 40 50
15/32(b) 32/16 24(d) 20 25
1/2(b) 24/0,32/16 24(d) 25 30
19/32 40/20 24 40(c) 50(c)
5/8 32/16,40/20 24 45(c) 55(c)
23/32,3/4 40/20, 4/24 24 60(c) 65(c)

(a) For 4-plywood marked PS 1, reduce load by 15 psf.

(b) Composite panels must be 19/32 inch or thicker.

(c) For composite and 4-ply plywood panels, reduce load by 15 psf.

(d) Solid blocking recommended at panel ends for 24-inch span.

(e) For guaranteed or warranted roofs, contact membrane manufacturer for acceptable deck.

(f) Provide edge support.

 



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