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  2. Oriented strand board - Wikipedia

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    Oriented strand board (OSB) is a type of engineered wood, formed by adding adhesives and then compressing layers of wood strands (flakes) in specific orientations. It was invented by Armin Elmendorf in California in 1963. [ 1 ]

  3. Engineered wood - Wikipedia

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    Plywood and OSB typically have a density of 560–640 kg/m 3 (35–40 lb/cu ft). For example, 9.5 mm (3 ⁄ 8 in) plywood sheathing or OSB sheathing typically has a surface density of 4.9–5.9 kg/m 2 (1–1.2 lb/sq ft). [51] Many other engineered woods have densities much higher than OSB.

  4. Structural insulated panel - Wikipedia

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    Standard OSB with EPS-core structural insulated panel Although foam-core panels gained attention in the 1970s, the idea of using stress-skinned panels for construction began in the 1930s. Research and testing of the technology was done primarily by Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) in Madison, Wisconsin , as part of a U.S. Forest Service attempt ...

  5. Framing (construction) - Wikipedia

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    The top and bottom plates are end-nailed to each stud with two nails at least 3 + 1 ⁄ 4 in (83 mm) in length (16d or 16-penny nails). Studs are at least doubled (creating posts) at openings, the jack stud being cut to receive the lintels (headers) that are placed and end-nailed through the outer studs. [10] Moisture barrier sheathing with ...

  6. Plywood - Wikipedia

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    One can thus presume that rotary lathe plywood manufacturing was an established process in France in the 1860s. Plywood was introduced into the United States in 1865 [7] and industrial production there started shortly after. In 1928, the first standard-sized 4 ft by 8 ft (1.22 m by 2.44 m) plywood sheets were introduced in the United States for ...

  7. Lumber - Wikipedia

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    Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) – LVL comes in 1 + 3 ⁄ 4-inch (44 mm) thicknesses with depths such as 9 + 1 ⁄ 2, 11 + 7 ⁄ 8, 14, 16, 18 and 24 inches (240, 300, 360, 410, 460 and 610 mm), and are often doubled or tripled up. They function as beams to provide support over large spans, such as removed support walls and garage door openings ...

  8. Parallel-strand lumber - Wikipedia

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    The beams are continuously formed, so the length of the beam is limited only to the maximum length that can be handled and transported. Typical widths are 3 + 1 ⁄ 2, 5 + 1 ⁄ 4 or 7 inches (89, 133 or 178 mm); typical depths are 9 + 1 ⁄ 2, 11 + 7 ⁄ 8, 14, 16 and 18 inches (240, 300, 360, 410 and 460 mm). Typically the beams are made to a ...

  9. Talk:Oriented strand board - Wikipedia

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    How does OSB differ from chipboard or particle board? osb: thickness:6mm 8mm 9mm 12mm 15mm 18mm 21mm size:1220*2440mm 1250*2500mm glue:MR,WBP,E1,E2 moisture:3-12% density:680-740kg/CBM features of osb 1 tight construction and high strength 2 minimum twisting ,delamination and warping 3 no rotten and decay ,strong against corrosion and fire 4 water proof ,consistent when exposed in the natural ...