Description
Oriented Strand Board OSB
Oriented Strand Board is also known as OSB or sterling board. Furthermore is formed by layered flakes of wood in a specific orientation. Its wooden strips are compressed and bonded together with wax and resin adhesive. Accordingly, ensuring a versatile, strong, and cost-effective board. OSB boards can be used for structural and non-structural uses in dry conditions.
Key Features
- Ideal for sheds, pallet tops, display boards, shelving, and various other applications
- No knots or voids
- High durable and versatile
oriented strand board advantages and disadvantages
OSB is particularly appropriate for load-bearing applications. Furthermore, in construction due to the structure of strands within its panels and its high mechanical properties. Also, it is commonly used for roof decking, wall sheathing, and flooring. OSB can also be used as a wood-based panel product. Large quantities of OSB are also used in site hoardings and pallet tops as well as industrial packaging and sarking. For ease of use, it can be cut by a hand or power saw and machined (routed, spindled, planed, and bored) with common woodworking machinery. Finally, when using powered tools it is recommended that Tungsten carbide cutting edges are used.
