OSB uses an engineered manufacturing process to provide superb performance in either diaphragms or shear walls creating a rigid wall system. OSB provides extra thermal resistance and acoustic control. In addition, OSB is highly workable, easy to saw, drill, nail, plane, file, glue, paint, or sand. OSB can be installed horizontally or vertically and the manufacturing process ensures panel uniformity that removes uncertainty from every construction project with no core voids or knotholes.
The strands are oriented in cross directional layers for increased strength and then bonded with resins under high heat and pressure. Throughout this highly automated and FULLY ENGINEERED process, panels are monitored and tested to meet stringent quality standards.  All OSB is manufactured to meet the Exposure 1 durability classification