Is 7/16" OSB good enough for Exterior on a Garage with 16" spaced studs?

Question

Is 7/16" OSB good enough for Exterior on a Garage with 16" spaced studs?

Answer 1

I'd suggest 3/4" T&G OSB but 7/16" is certainly "good enough".  I guess the key is: is it for "a garage" or for "your garage".

Answer 2

yes,it is sufficient,its what is used in most new construction today,even when the exterior walls are framed at 24 " o.c.

3/4 is complete overkill,and extremly expensive,not to mention the fact that it makes your wall 1/4 thicker,and hence changes all door and window reveals.not a good idea unless you have more money than sense.

Answer 3

Totally agree with Dale H. If used for sheathing then fine. But not if it is your finished product. Siding or brick need to go over it.After applying a suitible moisture barrier.

Answer 4

with nothing covering it? then no, osb is only good if its covered with something.By something, I mean more than a coat of paint, perhaps some type of siding material.For exterior walls being covered with a more weather resistant material 7/16 is fine.