OSB is primarily a structural material; builders mainly use it for wall and roof sheathing and subfloors. It also has several utility uses, including trailer liners and flooring for recreational ...

LP FlameBlock Fire Rated OSB Sheathing is a durable, easy-to-handle sheathing product that combines the strength of LP OSB with a non-combustible, fiberglass-reinforced Pyrotite® layer.

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 ...

A total of 6,500 square feet of LP FlameBlock sheathing was used on the exterior wall of the UL349 assemblies. Because it reduced the need for a layer of gypsum, 2PA was able to reduce labor hours ...

Plywood used to be king for wall sheathing and flooring material, but oriented strand board (OSB), introduced in the late 70s, is now the most popular ...

The thickness of OSB sheathing is generally 3/8″ or 7/16″ (with some use of 15/32″) in wall applications. For those dimensions, mill prices have climbed an average of 491% since January 2020.

As a popular design element, polished OSB boards can also be used as visible sheathing. Especially for decorative purposes, the EGGER OSB 4 TOP convinces with its bright and uniform appearance.