1. Nov 25, 2008 #1

   SeattleDIY

   

   SeattleDIY

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   My house was built in 1976. the "sheathing" is black fiberboard. I have heard some refer to it as sound board. I hate this stuff.
   
   Can anyone explain why it was used and when they started and stopped using it??

    

   SeattleDIY, Nov 25, 2008
2. Nov 25, 2008 #2

   inspectorD

   

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   It was cheaper than plywood or regular wood and had insulating value.
   They did not pay attention to what bugs and vines and water does to it.
   
   It was the newest sliced bread.

    

   inspectorD, Nov 25, 2008

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