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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 ...
Q. I'm trying to educate myself about new construction, as I'm thinking of building a new home. I see carpenters nail on large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this funny ...
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 ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RT Framing of Denver, Colorado, recently constructed Belleview Block B, a multifamily project using LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing. RT Framing is a framing ...
Swollen boards not likely to cause a leak in your roof, but it's a visual defect and not easy to fix
When we had our roof replaced last year, the workers put down a layer of oriented strand board decking over the existing solid boards. Now, all four edges of each of these panels show up on the roof ...
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 ...
Dear Angie: Is it OK to install a new roof while it’s raining? I’m having a new roof installed over 20-year-old (oriented strand board) sheathing. It started raining during the install. Good news is ...
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