What is (OSB) Oriented Strand Board?
Strand Board is a homogenous wood based panel manufactured from softwood strands compressed and bonded together with exterior grade water resistant resins. The trees used to make OSB are the routine thinning of managed plantations. The manufacturing process utilises virtually 100% of the wood with very little waste. The bark is removed and used as either fuel or for horticulture. The amount of extractable formaldehyde should be no more than 8mg per 100g, in accordance with BS EN300. The OSB that is we use at Sips Industries achieves a value of 2mg per 100g. This board is supplied to Sips Industries pre-cut so as to eliminate waste. Sips Industries sources OSB from suppliers who are members of the Woodmark chain of custody standard, certified by the Soil Association in Bristol.
