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OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
Structural panel built from oriented wood strands bonded with resin. An engineered substitute for plywood in sheathing and flooring, produced from fast-growing species.
Properties
- Family
- Wood
- Category
- engineered
- Density
- 0.65 g/cm³ · 650 kg/m³
Applicationswhere osb (oriented strand board) is normally specified
Structural sheathingRoof deckingFloor underlayWall panels
Practical notes
- Density varies by grade and thickness
- Rated for structural sheathing — check the grade stamp
- Edges swell on exposure to water; keep them protected