Oriented Strand Board Flooring

Item 12218 model 637367.

Oriented strand board flooring. This swelling although undesirable and to be avoided is virtually unnoticeable under a laminate floor unless it is very pronounced. Have you ever considered using osb as a finished floor option. Yes i know that it is rough construction product that doesn t look so very pretty in it s pre finished state. A viable alternative to plywood this osb board is engineered to prevent any cupping warping or splitting.

Oriented strand board osb is a material with oriented strand board osb is a material with high mechanical properties that make it particularly suitable for load bearing applications in construction. Manufactured from waterproof heat cured adhesives and rectangularly shaped wood strands that are arranged in cross oriented layers osb is an engineered wood panel that shares many of the strength and performance characteristics of plywood. 23 32 cat ps2 10 tongue and groove osb subfloor application as 4 x 8. Osb when exposed to the weather will eventually swell and bubble up minor instances of bubbling can be sanded but for the most part the osb is irreparable and should be replaced.

But this board is strong and durable and the unique makeup of the strands creates a surprisingly nice design that really pops when finished. Strandboard is a high density substrate which blends practical and creative elements together for a variety of uses in residential and commercial applications. When you need to cover large areas quickly and provide a more rigid floor surface choose tongue groove to give an excellent base for tiles carpet or vinyl. Moisture also affects the strength of plywood.

Osb sometimes called chipboard is composed of large flat flakes of wood arranged in many layers and sealed together with phenolic resins to make sheets. An osb board absorbs moisture less readily than plywood and the main problem with an osb subfloor getting wet is that the seams of the individual sheets can swell. Or use square edge. While osb oriented strand board is generally cheaper than plywood it is heavier and not as stiff as plywood and can result in soft squeaky floors under weight the biggest complaint against osb is that it doesn t handle moisture very well so it is more suited for indoor use.

It was invented by armin elmendorf in california in 1963. While the name may be unfamiliar you probably recognize this material. So while exterior glued plywood can be used outdoors it works best. Oriented strand board osb is a type of engineered wood similar to particle board formed by adding adhesives and then compressing layers of wood strands flakes in specific orientations.

Osb may have a rough and variegated surface with the individual strips of around 2 5 cm 15 cm 1 0 by 5 9 inches lying unevenly across each.