Q:A while back, you wrote a column about replacing a wood shake roof with asphalt shingles. You said it was necessary to install new plywood or OSB (oriented strand ...
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OSB vs. Plywood: Which Is Better?
As a builder and flooring installer, I’ve learned the benefits of oriented strand board (OSB) and have often used it as a cost-effective alternative to plywood for sheathing and subfloors. The ...
Plywood used to be king for wall sheathing and flooring material, but oriented strand board (OSB), introduced in the late 70s, is now the most popular. But both have their advantages and disadvantages ...
We all have products or brands in our lives that earn our loyalty. For one reason or another, we don’t waver. It might be due to familiarity or fear of something new. The construction industry is ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LP Building Products recently added a new case study to its online product literature portfolio. This latest installment focuses on Poole & Poole Architecture LLC ...
DEAR TIM: I'm trying to educate myself about new construction, as I'm thinking of building a new home. I have seen carpenters nail large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this ...
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