An OSB sheet or oriented strand board is an incredibly strong engineered wood product with excellent load-bearing properties. OSB wooden sheeting is uniquely designed to perform in demanding environments and is valued by professionals worldwide. Cut to size OSB sheeting is similar to chipboard and plywood, and often used either alongside plywood sheets or instead of them, as it is tougher and more dependable.
OSB wood sheeting is meant for construction, building, and structural purposes. It can be easily used for flooring, roofing, wall bearing, or propping. An OSB sheet will withstand considerable levels of stress and is CE certified. Our OSB 3 sheeting is also moisture resistant and suitable for indoor humid conditions.
We pride ourselves on providing our customers with almost any shape, size, and cut of a made to measure wooden sheet. We use modern and precise cutting equipment to ensure excellent accuracy. Our team of dedicated specialists has over 10 years of experience working with even the most demanding projects.
OSB sheeting is very similar to chipboard and also shares some similarities with plywood. An OSB sheet is created by arranging opposite-orientation strands of wood fibres at specific angles and combining them with strong glues, under heat and pressure. This precise manufacturing process results in an extremely strong sheet of wood meant for challenging applications and heavy-duty use. Other names for OSB include flakeboard or sterling board.
At Woodsheets.com, we supply SmartPly OSB sheets which have incredible load-bearing properties and offer a degree of moisture protection not found in other OSB sheeting. Made to measure OSB 3 wooden sheets are suitable for both structural and non-structural use, providing a truly versatile made to measure wooden sheeting. A cut to size OSB board is more dimensionally stable than plywood and has less swelling, warping and splitting.
A OSB wood board is lighter than a comparable sheet of natural timber, making it easier to cut, move, and fit. This makes cut to size OSB sheets more suitable for professional and DIY use than MDF.
OSB wooden sheeting will perform well in humid and damp indoor conditions and can be additionally strengthened by the right impregnation to ensure its longevity.
OSB sheeting finds multiple applications in the building and construction industry, whether it’s used in temporary or permanent structures. In fact, OSB sheeting can be used in almost every element of the construction, from roofs, through wall sheathing, to flooring. Strong cut to size OSB boards are also suitable for site hoarding, various load-bearing purposes, and decking.
The biggest draw of made to measure OSB panels is their consistent density which creates an even and dependable sheet of wood. The performance of OSB wood sheets can be uniformly replicated and accounted for when planning bigger projects. This results in savings of both time and money, making OSB the preferable, more affordable alternative to plywood.
OSB wooden sheeting is also exceptionally versatile, as it can be painted, stained and further modified to suit your needs, lending itself to both professional and DIY applications. We recommend using products which are meant for OSB 3, to ensure its moisture-resistant properties are kept. Treated OSB sheeting can be used for furniture-making, cabinetry, joinery, and even mock-ups. OSB panels are also often used as stiffening material alongside other wood sheeting or natural timber products.
With our OSB wooden panels, you can build the workshop of your dreams or simply create a functional shed. Cut to size OSB boards are suitable for both temporary and permanent structures. The strong and durable material will perform to the highest standard wherever it is applied.
We offer full-sized and cut to size panels of OSB sheeting. Our OSB boards are available in 15mm and 18mm. The largest sheet size available is 2440mm by 1220mm.
You can fit an OSB sheet yourself with minimal tools and effort. OSB sheeting can be effortlessly and securely glued, dowelled, or fixed with screws, as it does not split easily. When using nails, we recommend the use of sealant which will prevent corrosion. Our OSB sheeting is supplied as tongue and groove.
OSB sheeting is CE marked and manufactured with formaldehyde-free resin. The OSB boards which we supply are sustainably sourced, so you can enjoy an affordable, dependable wood product while knowing the environment was not harmed by its production.
While OSB sheeting is moisture resistant and suitable for humid conditions it is important to match the right wooden sheet to the specific environment of the construction. According to EN 300, SmartPly OSB3 is suitable for use in Use classes 1 and 2 of EN 335. Furthermore, SmartPly’s innovative OSB3 SiteProtect (coated hoarding panel) is suitable for use in class 3 of EN 335.
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