OSB
Orientated Strand Board, or OSB, is similar to plywood in that the cross-orientation of strands that make up the board give it the same degree of strength and flexibility.
What is OSB?
Orientated Strand Board, or OSB, is similar to plywood in that the cross-orientation of strands that make up the board give it the same degree of strength and flexibility.
There’s a variety of DIY projects that OSB is fantastic for and you can use it for both interior and exterior use as it’s weather resistant. It’s regularly seen to be used for flooring because of its strength, making it ideal for places like a workshop or a shed.
Quite often, this material is used as a replacement for plywood. So, if you are installing shelves, ceiling, cabinets, or planning to make some furniture, OSB is a great choice.
The Mick George Group have a a great range of OSBÂ in a range of sizes and dimensions at great prices.
Benefits of Using OSB?
If you want a cheaper alternative to plywood for construction, we highly recommend you try OSB. This quality material guarantees excellent construction and brings a bundle of great benefits as well.
- Strength – One of the biggest advantages that you get with OSB is, quite simply, that it is extremely strong. This is the reason why, over the years, it has overtaken plywood in popularity when it comes to applications such as flooring, roofing, and walling.
- Water Resistant – If you choose OSB designed for outdoor use, then it is going to be extremely water-resistant and, in some cases, even totally waterproof.
- Affordable – Even with its great qualities, OSB comes at a low price which can be seen as a lot more affordable than Plywood.
- Eco-Friendly – The wood used for OSB generally comes from small and fast-growing trees. This does allow for a good deal of sustainability, not to mention the fact that the maximum amount of wood fibres possible are used from each tree.
Osb is stronger than plywood in shear. Shear values, through its thickness, are about 2 times greater than plywood.
This is one of the reasons osb is used for webs of wooden I-joists. However, nail-holding ability controls performance in shear wall applications.
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As a general rule, most OSB are water resistant. Due to their construction process using wood strands, resins and wax they come fairly water resistant.
However, if you’re looking for a truly waterproof OSB you need to make sure it is stamped stating so.
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Both OSB and plywood panels can cut and installed on a roof using conventional roofing equipment.
They have similar structural characteristics, and can be used interchangeably.
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Recognised as a major supplier of all types of building materials, the Mick George Group offer cheap OSB prices across its entire range.
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As well as ordering over the phone, customers can also buy OSB online, 24-7 at their convenience.
The process is extremely simple and will only take a few minutes.
Customers can view exactly what they want, retrieve all the information they need and have the OSB delivered quickly.
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As with all of our Timber products, our OSB is only sourced from approved Building Material suppliers throughout the world, ensuring the best possible quality.
Our OSB meet the highest Grade specifications.
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OSB Delivery Locations
Courtesy of our expansive network quality Building Material sources and large fleet of vehicles, we’re able to deliver OSB quickly and efficiently to domestic, trade and commercial customers throughout Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire and Norfolk, as well as on a nationwide basis.
OSB delivery will occur within a 3-5 day period from ordering.
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