Strand board

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Creative Joinery Materials |⁠ Think outside the box with joinery finishes, whether for budget or creativity.⁠ ⁠ How good is image 1/2 painted OSB joinery? ⁠ ⁠ Images 1-5: ⁠ ⁠ OSB (oriented strand board) is a common building material that can be pimped up to be a textural joy! ⁠ ⁠ Image 6-9: ⁠ ⁠ Valchromat is essentially a solid colour MDF. An evolution of MDF!.⁠ ⁠ Designers Credited Below:⁠ ⁠ Image 1+2: @fowlerandward⁠ Photography: @gemmola⁠ ⁠ Image 3: @archier_⁠ Photography…

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Particle board must be protected from moisture or the wood particles will get wet, expand and begin flaking away. The edges of the boards and holes where the nails or screws are fastened must be sealed before painting begins.

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.

What is OSB? Homerenovations.about.com describes OSB like this… OSB stands for oriented strand board. OSB has the appearance of giant cornflakes pressed together to form structural panels in…

Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is a man-made product created from wood bits, which are pressed and bound together by adhesive resin and glue. It’s like the turkey loaf of building materials. This humble stuff is mostly used as a substrate during construction projects, leaving other materials to bask in the spotlight. Some prefer prettier plywood, but others have managed to use it as a visible, finish material that is modern and beautiful. Is it for you? Read on….

Photo 15 of 19 in Oriented Strand Board Covers Almost Every Inch of This Australian Cabin’s Interiors. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.

Protect your floors from water damage by starting with the right subfloor products. We've got the details on plywood vs OSB and enhanced options in each.