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Incubator Q&A What is "strength axis" on OSB boards?

OSB boards often have a stamp that says "strength axis" with an arrow, usually parallel with the longer dimension of the board. What is this strength axis? Should it be parallel or perpendicular t...

1 answer  ·  posted 1y ago by matthewsnyder‭  ·  last activity 5mo ago by Spamalot‭

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Incubator Q&A Calculating load for OSB flooring

I have a 1/2in OSB board with "32/16" stamped on it. This means that when used as flooring, it the supporting joists must be spaced 16in or denser (32 is for roofing). However, if I did put it on ...

1 answer  ·  posted 1y ago by matthewsnyder‭  ·  last activity 5mo ago by Spamalot‭

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Incubator Q&A Alternatives to engineered wood wall sheathing

In North America, it is common to build wood-frame houses with pieces of lumber making up the frame and OSB boards acting as wall sheathing. The OSB sheathing reinforces the frame against various ...

0 answers  ·  posted 1y ago by matthewsnyder‭  ·  edited 1y ago by matthewsnyder‭

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Incubator Q&A What is the blue dye on edges of OSB boards?

Oriented strand boards (OSB) are often sold with a blue dye on the edges: What is this? I'm assuming it's some kind of chemical protection. Does that mean that when you cut the board and leave a...

1 answer  ·  posted 1y ago by matthewsnyder‭  ·  edited 1y ago by manassehkatz‭

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Incubator Q&A Is it worth taking steps to reduce harmful vapors from OSB boards?

Suppose I want to use OSB for a home renovation project. The OSB will be permanently attached in a habitable part of the house. It will be exposed directly to the room, without any coating, films, ...

0 answers  ·  posted 1y ago by matthewsnyder‭