As a builder and flooring installer, I’ve learned the benefits of oriented strand board (OSB) and have often used it as a cost-effective alternative to plywood for sheathing and subfloors. The ...

Plywood used to be king for wall sheathing and flooring material, but oriented strand board (OSB), introduced in the late 70s, is now the most popular. But both have their advantages and disadvantages ...

If you drive around new subdivisions as homes are being built, you undoubtedly see lots of lumber. In fact, you may see a mixture of two different types of material: traditional plywood and an ...

For some years now, wood has received an increasing amount of attention in the construction industry. With concerns raised about sustainability and the carbon footprint of buildings, new construction ...

Dear James: There quite a few projects I need to do around my house. How do I decide when and where to use particleboard, plywood or oriented strand board? - Rich J. Dear Rich: You must have visited ...

Dublin, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "North America Wood Products Market (Softwood Lumber, Oriented Strand Board & Plywood): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2021-2025)" ...

Composite panels are made of small pieces of wood that are glued together. The basic idea of a composite material is that the properties of the composite are different (usually better) than the ...

The price of a formerly cheap plywood substitute called oriented strand board has surged 97% since the start of the year. The rally in OSB is due in part to the storm in Texas, which caused a shortage ...