Oriented Strand Board

Table of Contents If you manage construction projects, source building materials, or oversee procurement for commercial developments, you have likely noticed a shift. More contractors, developers, and engineering firms are specifying Oriented Strand Board OSB instead of traditional plywood for structural sheathing, subflooring, and wall systems. This is not a temporary trend. Market data shows […]

Table of Contents If you’ve ever walked through a lumber yard or reviewed a framing plan, you’ve likely seen stacks of Oriented Strand Board (OSB)—those large, rough-surfaced panels with a distinctive wood-strand pattern. But not all OSB is created equal. Depending on your project’s demands—whether it’s a dry interior wall or a load-bearing roof in