Re: OSB versus CDX Plywood

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Re: OSB versus CDX Plywood

From: newfun42@sbcglobal.net
Category: Roofing
Remote Name: 69.210.23.35
Date: 20 Jan 2005
Time: 12:17 PM

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I posed the same question recently and heres what I found. Strength of OSB and plywood are comparable and OSB is more waterproof if used with textured glue side out in roofing applications. I find it hard to believe the tensile strength in joist construction is equal, but that is the answer I recieved. AND... OSB is generally less expensive. P.S. I am an engineer of 20 years and am now refurbing old houses.

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