OSB vs. Plywood flooring

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JohnnyJ

OSB vs. Plywood flooring

Post by JohnnyJ » Sat Jan 25, 2003 11:42 pm

What is the general consensus on OSB flooring? I am seeing it in a lot of homes
lately, (both site built and manufactured.)

My wife was very concerned about how OSB would react when steam cleaning
carpets, or in the bath area.

Anyone know what is what with OSB?

Bill Fry

Re: OSB vs. Plywood flooring

Post by Bill Fry » Sun Jan 26, 2003 11:05 am

As long if it is 3/4 inch(or usually 23/32) when used for sub floors, you should have no problems with it.It does *not* have the same problems with moisture that particleboard, ,novadecking,etc has.

http://www.osbguide.com/hconstruction.html

Roy Bonney

Re: OSB vs. Plywood flooring

Post by Roy Bonney » Mon Jan 27, 2003 8:42 am

OSB and plywood go thru the same testing procedures. Plywood is allowed to have "voids", knots etc. OSB is not. Oriented Strand Board is the correct name of the product for your research.

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