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Basic Information:
OSB (Oriented Strand Board) is an engineered wood panel made of wood strands, which are in cross-oriented pattern and bonded with adhesives under heat and pressure .
Advantage :
OSB is different from MDF and Particle Board . MDF is made of wood powder . Particle Board is made of wood powder and very small wood chips which are put in random pattern . These are why OSB is better than MDF and Particle Board in strength, stiffness and consistency .
1) Tight construction and high strength
2) Minimum twisting, delamination or warping
3) No rotten or decay, strong against corrosion and fire
4) Water proof, consistent when exposed in the natural or wet environment
5) Low formaldehyde emission
6) Good nailing strength, easy to be sawn, nailed, drilled, grooved, planed, filed or polished
7) Good heat and sound resistant, easy to be coated
Classification:
Depending on the glue used, OSB can be suitable for interior or exterior applications and be classified into 4 groups (BS EN 300):
OSB/1 - General purpose panels for use in dry conditions
OSB/2 - Load-bearing panels for use in dry conditions
OSB/3 - Load-bearing panels for use in humid conditions
OSB/4 - Heavy duty load-bearing panels for use in humid conditions
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OSB (Oriented Strand Board) is an engineered wood panel made of wood strands, which are in cross-oriented pattern and bonded with adhesives under heat and pressure .
Advantage :
OSB is different from MDF and Particle Board . MDF is made of wood powder . Particle Board is made of wood powder and very small wood chips which are put in random pattern . These are why OSB is better than MDF and Particle Board in strength, stiffness and consistency .
1) Tight construction and high strength
2) Minimum twisting, delamination or warping
3) No rotten or decay, strong against corrosion and fire
4) Water proof, consistent when exposed in the natural or wet environment
5) Low formaldehyde emission
6) Good nailing strength, easy to be sawn, nailed, drilled, grooved, planed, filed or polished
7) Good heat and sound resistant, easy to be coated
Classification:
Depending on the glue used, OSB can be suitable for interior or exterior applications and be classified into 4 groups (BS EN 300):
OSB/1 - General purpose panels for use in dry conditions
OSB/2 - Load-bearing panels for use in dry conditions
OSB/3 - Load-bearing panels for use in humid conditions
OSB/4 - Heavy duty load-bearing panels for use in humid conditions
Product Pictures
Certification