The Advantages of OSB Board

Oriented strand board (OSB) is manufactured in wide mats from cross-oriented layers of thin, rectangular wooden strips compressed and bonded together with wax and synthetic resin adhesives (95% wood, 5% wax and resin).

OSB is suitable for a variety of end uses including subflooring, single-layer flooring, wall and roof sheathing, sheathing ceiling/deck, structural insulated panels, webs for wood I-joists, industrial containers, mezzanine decks, and furniture

OSB stands for Oriented standard board and is also known as a sterling board is manufactured out of compressed layers of wood strands with construction adhesives like wax and synthetic resin. OSB boards have been used in the market since 1963 and unlike other boards, in OSB boards the strip of wood is placed strategically rather than randomly to increase the strength of the boards.

The wood used in OSB boards come from sustainable, Quickly growing and small trees like aspen poplar and southern yellow pine. OSB Sheet usually has a rough and variegated surface and texture. Individual strips of wood are clearly visible and are normally 2.5 cm by 15cm (1 inch by 5.9 inches) and are laid unevenly across each other to increase the strength of OSB boards.

Why Versatile And Cost-Effective OSB Is Sustainable Too

In the past few years, Oriented Strand Board (OSB board) has become a leading product in the global construction trade, taking market share from plywood at phenomenal speed. From an end user’s point of view, the reasons are clear; it’s cost-effective, practical and much more versatile than plywood.

First Choice for Construction, Great for the Environment too

In fact, OSB board has become the first choice for many construction panels in some regions of the world. However, there’s more to the remarkable success story of OSB than the fact that it represents excellent value for money (though both the construction trade and their customers certainly appreciate that!). Here at we’re certainly conscious of the value of OSB board as a construction material. Just as importantly though, we’re environmentally aware and work hard to ensure that our products are both energy efficient and as sustainably produced as possible. We want to avoid waste, too and that’s why we champion OSB.

Efficiency Means Less Waste

Here’s how OSB makes a difference: firstly, it’s made from strands of wood that are derived from small trees. During the manufacturing process every part of the tree will be used, nothing is wasted. The bark, for instance, goes to create energy for the mill producing the product. The trees are from specially planted forests, which saves mature trees. What’s more, the finished boards are safer for contractors to use, due to the newer resins and waxes used in the process.

Wide Range of Uses

It’s versatile and strong, too. That’s because up to 50 layers of strands, laid alternately laterally and longitudinally, go into the construction of the boards. OSB can be used for sub floor construction, in walls, for flooring and also for decking. It’s available in a range of sizes that can be wrapped and shipped easily. In fact, the whole process is incredibly energy efficient – much more so than other building materials such as steel or concrete.