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 disadvantages ...

Have you walked through a new home while it’s still under construction in the last few years? If so, I’m sure you’ve noticed the extensive use of a roof-, wall-, and floor-sheathing product that looks ...

For some years now, wood has received an increasing amount of attention in the construction industry. With concerns raised about sustainability and the carbon footprint of buildings, new construction ...

Dear James: There are quite a few projects I need to do around my house. How do I decide when and where to use particleboard, plywood or oriented strand board? -- Rich J. Dear Rich: You must have ...

Using basic home-improvement supplies as interior design details is par for the course these days. First came pegboard storage, then bare plywood cabinetry, and now, we're seeing another material take ...

Dear James: There quite a few projects I need to do around my house. How do I decide when and where to use particleboard, plywood or oriented strand board? - Rich J. Dear Rich: You must have visited ...

NEW YORK, March 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report published by research firm IndexBox reveals key insights into the global oriented strand board (OSB) market. Trial access to market data is ...

Vancouver, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Oriented Strand Board (OSB) market size was USD 27.69 billion in 2022 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast ...

Americans are coughing up $4,600 more on average to buy their dream home than six months ago, thanks to a record run-up in prices for a once-cheap plywood substitute. Prices are on a tear for those ...