Meaning & use
OSB
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Oriented strand board, an engineered wood panel made by compressing layers of wood strands with adhesive under heat and pressure.
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Builders used OSB to sheath the exterior walls of the new house.
OSB is generally cheaper than plywood but has a similar structural performance.
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First developed in the 1960s, OSB has become one of the most widely used structural panels in residential construction.
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particleboard
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