"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message
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On Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:23:25 -0700, "Pat" wrote:

Can I use wafer board when I form up for my garage stem wall?


No- it wicks like a sponge, and has *no* strength- by the time you're
done bracing it you might as well have used 2x lumber.

Use 2x12's & decking screws. When you're done you have some great
shelving for your garage. A quick coat of oil & it comes cleans
up real quick.

Jim

I used two inch lumber for my last foundation 20 years ago. They fastened
together with metal straps and wedges. The lumber got reused in the floor
of the house. No one does it this way any more locally. I can't buy the
straps anymore. I still have some wedges left. There also is no way to
reuse the lumber in this project though I have a lot of used 2X6's
available. Now they appear to use 3/4 plywood and metal clips at the top
and bottom. I could reuse the plywood to make cupbards inside the garage
later. I thought I could reuse the wafer board. If it can't be reused it
is so cheap I wouldn't care.