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Can Oriented Strand Board (OSB) be used interchangeably with plywood?

April 26, 2017interchangeably Oriented OSB plywood strand Used

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Can Oriented Strand Board (OSB) be used interchangeably with plywood?

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• Yes. From section 9.1.3 of the 2005 NDS: The term “wood structural panel” refers to a wood-based panel product bonded with a waterproof adhesive. Included under this designation are plywood, OSB, and composite panels. The term “composite panel” refers to a wood structural panel comprised of wood veneer and reconstituted wood-based material and bonded with waterproof adhesive. The term OSB refers to a mat-formed wood structural panel comprised of thin rectangular wood stands arranged in cross-aligned layers with surface layers normally arranged in the long panel direction and bonded with waterproof adhesive. The term “plywood’ refers to a wood structural panel comprised of plies of wood veneer arranged in cross-aligned layers. The plies are bonded with an adhesive that cures on application of heat and pressure. For additional information, contact the following organizations: APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION 7011 S. 19th Street Tacoma, Washington 98466 253-565-6600 Fax: 253-565-72