Oriented Strand Board (OSB) doesn't look as good as plywood, but the two are virtually equal in terms of structural stability. Plus, OSB is cheaper.

Production figures indicate that OSB has been accepted by builders, remodelers and homeowners. The latest numbers show new records for both plywood and OSB production. The combined total output ...

But unlike particle board, OSB has quite the attention-grabbing texture—those layers of wood strands create a funky motif that looks kind of like a flattened hay bale.

Q: I have a shed with fiber cement siding that is disintegrating a few inches around the bottom. The rest is in good shape. We previously replaced half a panel, using bent metal channel and caulk ...

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. But both have their advantages and ...

The price of a formerly cheap plywood substitute call oriented strand board has surged 97% since the start of the year.