The Ontario Building Code | Edge Treatment

9.27.8.3. Edge Treatment

(1) The edges of plywood cladding shall be treated with a suitable paint or sealer.

In Plain Language

Edge treatment for this cladding material is addressed in this article, covering how cut or exposed edges must be finished or protected.

This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.