Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

OSB is manufactured from waterproof heat-cured adhesives and rectangularly shaped wood strands that are arranged in cross-oriented layers, similar to plywood.

This results in a structural engineered wood panel that shares many of the strength and performance characteristics of plywood. Produced in huge, continuous mats, OSB is a solid panel product of consistent quality with no laps, gaps or voids.

Characteristics

• Excellent moisture tolerance.

• Exhibits none of the stress characteristics of veneer-based boards, which can lead to distortion, splitting, and delamination.

• One of the best alternative to plywood.