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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- XPS foam bonded to nominal 7/16 OSB
- Available in 8-, 9- and 10-foot nominal lengths
- 20-Year Limited Warranty and Arbitration Agreement
Features and Benefits
High Performance in High and Low Temperatures
LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing made with Owens Corning® FOAMULAR® NGX™ XPS foam provides continuous insulation without the long-term R-value deterioration associated with other foam insulation products.
Helps Achieve Energy Certifications
Installing LP NovaCore® sheathing helps builders achieve LEED®, ENERGY STAR® and Green Building Standard ICC 700-2008 certifications.
Easy Installation
Panels can be cut and drilled the same as regular OSB and installed in a vertical or horizontal orientation, provided that all panel edges are supported and fastened to wall framing or blocking. LP NovaCore® is only to be used as wall sheathing and as specified in our installation instructions.
Dual-Layer Protection
Combines OSB structural sheathing and Owens Corning® FOAMULAR® NGX™ XPS foam for dual layer protection.
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Sales Tools
Find out how LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing can benefit you.
Product Portfolio Guide
Sales Sheet
FAQ
Locations
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Technical Documents
Get the details on LP NovaCore® panel installation, warranty and more.
Installation Instructions
Rebates
Warranty Information
APA Product Report
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Building for Resiliency
Panels provide continuous insulation for protection against cold and heat.
Installation Best Practices
Continuous Insulation for Home Additions
Improving Homeowner Comfort
Deep Dive Into R-Values
How to Install LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing
Learn the basics for installing LP NovaCore® panels to help you get started.
LP NovaCore® Sheathing FAQ & Product Benefits
Dig deeper into the details of LP NovaCore® panels and how they can add to your build.
How It's Made
To create LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing, a 7/16-inch OSB panel is combined with a layer of Owens Corning Foamular® NGX™ XPS Foam board designed for thermal efficiency. Owens Corning foam doesn’t absorb water, offering a long term R-value that increases with cooler temperatures without concern of degradation. XPS foam combined with OSB sheathing creates durable NovaCore panels designed for use as wall sheathing.
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BEHIND THE THERMAL INSULATED SHEATHING
By using FOAMULAR® NGX™ XPS, the R-value of LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing increases as temperatures drop while other polyiso foam products can see a decrease in their R-value as temperatures drop. With LP NovaCore® sheathing, builders in some climate zones can use 2x4 studs while still meeting strict energy codes. The panels are available in three different thicknesses options: R3 (1/2" Foam), R5 (1" Foam), and R7.5 (1-1/2" Foam).