What is Oriented Strand Board made from? Both plywood and oriented strand board (osb) are commonly considered to be the same things by officials of the building code. These panels are commonly referred to as wood framing or wood interior structural panels. Both panels are used for the three primary purposes of structural panels made of wood; wall sheathing, flooring and roofing. Both are paneled wood and feature the wood-grainy appearance of wood. But plywood and osb look significantly different and each product is much more than an osb paneling material. Let’s take a look at the distinctions between them.
OSB is made from recycled materials like paperboard and wood chips, whereas plywood is made from sawdust that is derived from lumber mills. Particle board is a thin unlaminated, untreated sheet made of wood. It is made through the application of pressure onto pieces of wood. The wood is then compressed, rolled and glue added to create the thickest and most durable kind of board available.
What is the process for getting Oriented Strand Board manufactured? Making plywood and osb panels starts with long, narrow wood strips that are laid horizontally. The strands of wood are then woven into a stack, heated and then pulled and twisted. This results in the thin layer of yarn. The yarn layers are then rolled and then cut into strips that resemble carpet. These are then joined to make wide, long panels.
Plywood panels are then coated in a resin agent such as Resolve to form an oriented-strand board. The resin agent provides the wood with a natural appearance and helps it look acrylic-like. After the wood has been coated, it can be made into a thin set and then coated with a resin oil mix to cure. Following this, the resin coating is removed and wood strands remain. This creates the flat, smooth surface you are seeing in the present.
A thin strand of wood is pulled through the resin as it cures. The wood is positioned on a table which is then rotated until the desired thickness. The oil-based resin is applied on the strands in thin, even coats. The thinning process can be increased to create a high gloss finish. The boards are ready to be put on furniture.
How does a wood product be made from scratch to its final installation? The manufacturing process, for one, begins with heating the wood up to a specified temperature. This keeps the wood from drying out during transport, but it also accelerates chemical processes that occur in the wood, making it less durable. Following the curing process, the wood strands are cut into exact lengths so that they can be put on frames using the nippers.
Pre-cut plywood and OSB sheets can also be found in large sizes. This enables the manufacturers to manufacture wide, solid boards wherever they require them. They can also produce boards tailored to fit narrow profiles, since OSB is extremely stable in dimensional terms. The majority of manufacturers use a moisture resistance factor of thirty pounds per square inch to ensure strength. To increase the durability, at least two pieces of plywood or OSB should be glued along with a sheath of reinforcing sheath. A tongue-and-groove joint process is used on heavily braced and oriented strand board to guarantee rigidity and to prevent the boards from sagging.
This material isn’t only to be used as siding. It is extensively used in many different applications as well. The panels made of waferboard are strips of Oriented Strand Board. They are extensively used in food processing facilities and in the packaging industry. These boards are great for ceilings, floors, partition walls, as well as other areas where durability and safety is a concern.
