Winter 2005
by Paul Fisette
After Hurricane Andrew, Florida code advisers ruled OSB sheathing inferior to plywood. Was this judgment too hasty? Here's what the experts say.
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Evaluating OSB for Coastal Roofs After Hurricane Andrew, Florida code advisers ruled OSB sheathing inferior to plywood. Was this judgment too hasty? Evidence suggests that OSB performs well when fastened properly, but the jury is still out on impact resistance. Paul Fisette A majority of home builders and remodelers have made the switch to oriented strand board (OSB) as a substitute for plywood roof sheathing. Initially, the decision was driven by the low introductory price of OSB, but the honeymoon is over. As of this writing, a sheet of OSB sells for a few dollars less than plywood. Nevertheless, the
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