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 ...
Q: I'm trying to educate myself about new construction because I'm thinking of building a new home. I see carpenters nail large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this ...
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 ...
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 ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE: LPX) today broke ground on a project that will add a FlameBlock® Fire-Rated OSB Sheathing line at its Clarke County, Ala., ...
Q: I’m trying to educate myself about new construction because I’m thinking of building a home. I see carpenters nail large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What’s the purpose of this funny-looking ...
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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 ...
Structural I, also referred to as “STRUC I,” may be OSB or plywood and is, essentially, a subcategory of APA Rated Sheathing. Panels designated Structural I must meet all of the manufacturing and ...
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 ...
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