Osb Attic Decking Board

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Osb attic decking board.

Because it makes use of leftover wood material osb tends to be cheaper than plywood and it is more uniform since it has none of the knots and other defects that may be present in plywood. Shipping ship to store free. Oriented strand board. For pricing and availability.

Building codes the engineered wood association architects and most builders rate plywood and oriented strand board obs sheathing equal in strength and durability. Installing attic flooring for light storage only. Buy 55 or more 38 49. In 2001 oriented strand board surpassed plywood in terms of square footage produced.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Osb is now used for about 70 percent of all floor wall and roof sheathing in north america. Osb oriented strand board is made from large flat chips arranged in as many as 50 layers which are adhered together with glues and pressed into sheets. Here are a few tips to help you and your house get through the attic flooring installation job unscathed.

The thickness that builders use most often for subfloors is 3 4 inch and when they need extra reinforcement. Osb when exposed to the weather will eventually swell and bubble up minor instances of bubbling can be sanded but for the most part the osb is irreparable and should be replaced. Zip system 1 2 cat ps2 10 tongue and groove osb sheathing application as 4 x 8. Add to list click to add item lp flameblock 1 2 x 4 x 8 fire rated osb sheathing to your list.

Zip system oriented strand board roof sheathing model 1012110 42 77 42 77. Platforms don t have to be plywood. Maneuvering heavy 4 x 8 sheets of plywood or osb oriented strand board up to an unfinished attic is sometimes like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. You can install inch plywood or oriented strand board osb in 4 foot by 8 foot panels over existing 16 inch oc joists.

Osb is not attractive enough to serve as a floor covering not only is the chip board appearance unattractive but the surface is also often marked with grid lines and manufacturer markings. Solarbord sheathing 7 16 cat ps2 10 radiant osb application as 4 x 8. Use the tongue and groove feature to lock multiple boards together and improve the organization of your storage space. Georgia pacific 7 16 x 4 x 4 mossy oak camouflage osb handi panel.

Osb attic decking has a convenient tongue and groove design for easy installation.