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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For years, it was known as the ugly duckling, cheaper alternative to plywood. One design maven described it as "like the turkey loaf of building materials." But oriented strand board – OSB for short – ...