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 ...

Bucking the Trend OSB has been used for sheathing in construction for decades since it was invented in 1963. Since then, OSB has gained popularity, extensively utilized for wall sheathing, floor ...

Recognizing the beauty in its simplicity, we present creative and inspiring ways to use OSB panels as a beautiful design feature in modern homes.

OSB sheathing typically covers the frame of the structure and provides significant strength. Since OSB is unfinished, it typically is covered by roof shingles and exterior siding.

The expanded mill reportedly has the capacity to produce 1.3 billion square feet of product each year, equivalent to what’s needed for 125,000 homes.

A continued shift from plywood to OSB in single-family housing should provide a strong tailwind for Louisiana-Pacific’s sizable OSB business.

OSB, which offers savings products and mortgages, said customers of its Precise Mortgages brand were choosing to spend less time on the reversion rate than before, suggesting they were racing to ...

Insulated sheathing is designed to enhance the performance of a building’s thermal envelope while adding structural strength. By providing an additional layer of continuous insulation on the outside ...

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