Pat wrote:
"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

....
... 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.

I'm w/ Jim. You didn't give any clue as to the size of the pour, but
unless it's tiny the lack of strength will either entail such an excess
of bracing you might as well have used all bracing material or you'll
end up w/ a bowed pour or worst of all, it'll blow out...

I'd follow the lead you outlined above or use the tubasickses you got on
hand if had enough for the job...

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