CHOOSE THE RIGHT GRADE FOR THE JOB Original Source http://www.osb-info.org/rightgrade.html OSB is available for structural applications and for non-load-bearings uses. In Europe there are four basic grades available. Manufacturers also offer variants within these grades, for example, sanded and un-sanded, tongue-and-grooved and plain-edged. Here is a broad guide to which grade …
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European demand for OSB is active Throughout Europe, demand for OSB is active and growing, giving OSB manufacturers greater confidence in investing. One manufacturer said: “In Europe, OSB is still the fastest growing structural panel in consumption.” This growth is mainly attributed to the development of OSB in traditional plywood …
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Definition and difference of OSB and OSSB? European pine board: Oriented strand board (OSB) Straw board: Oriented structural straw board (OSSB) 1. Material differences First of all, it is obvious from English that there are material differences between the two. OSB (European pine board) is made of Wood strand (strands …
Read More »Production Process of Oriented strand board (OSB)
Production Process of Oriented strand board (OSB) Oriented strand board (OSB), also known as flakeboard, sterling board and aspenite in British English, is a type of engineered wood similar to particleboard, formed by adding adhesives and then compressing layers of wood strands (flakes) in specific orientations. 1. Small diameter wood 2. Peeling machine 3. …
Read More »OSB (Oriented Strand Board) TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET
TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET Special thanks to the original source of http://www.osb-info.org/technical.html OSB (Oriented Strand Board) Description OSB (Oriented Strand Board) is an engineered wood-based panel consisting of strands of wood which are bonded together with a synthetic resin; the strands are pressed together in layers. In the outer layers strands are …
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Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Oriented strand board (OSB) is an engineered wood product that’s manufactured from adhesives and rectangular-shaped wood strands that are arranged in cross-oriented layers. The cross orientation of the layers adds strength to the panel, making it well suited for use as a structural construction panel. OSB …
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