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 ...

Have you walked through a new home while it’s still under construction in the last few years? If so, I’m sure you’ve noticed the extensive use of a roof-, wall-, and floor-sheathing product that looks ...

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Oriented-strand board (OSB) is an engineered-wood product that is widely used as an alternative to plywood in residential construction. A story on green building in Saturday's Home & Real Estate ...

Softwood plywood is available in different grades for various applications. Softwood plywood in home construction exists in addition to roofs, walls, and flooring. Plywood is frequently used to cover ...