OSB board, commonly known as OSB, is a type of particle board that is made of carefully positioned strands of wood. Aspen and other similar woods are cut into long strands parallel to the grain of the wood. It is manufactured into sheets made up of wood strands, wax, and resin adhesive. You might have spotted it in many places, but you weren’t sure of what it was.

Not just for decking?

At REXE Roofing, as roofing specialists, we usually use the OSB-3 boards as decking materials as opposed to other materials because of their advantageous properties.

1. It’s a lightweight material ( The lightest decking material)
2. It is suitable for load-bearing applications. (Reduces the need for more support structures)
3. It is an excellent choice for humid structural applications. Especially in areas experiencing frequent rains or humid conditions.
4. Its size allows for less use of timber or steel in roof structures (Comes in sizes of 8 by 4 feet, 2.44 meters by 1.22 meters.

OSB – 3 boards have a number of other applications due to the very same properties

Interior Designing

OSB – 3 boards vary in thickness, ranging from 8mm to  25mm. The choice of thickness depends on its use.
They can be used for aesthetics. In some cases, it’s used for interior design, such as walls.
You can also design office furniture and shelves.

Floors

OSB Boards can also be used as a floor finish.

Ceiling

Some people prefer a different touch on their ceiling, or even prefer to leave the roof decking itself to be a ceiling once we install shingles on their roof.