The Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Board is a robust engineered wood panel designed for structural and non-structural applications where strength, uniformity, and cost-effectiveness are key. Manufactured by orienting and layering large wood strands in specific alignments, then bonding them under high pressure with moisture-resistant adhesives, this board delivers excellent rigidity and stability. Its textured surface provides reliable holding for fasteners, while its engineered core enables consistent performance across broad spans. OSB offers an economical alternative to plywood without compromising on load-bearing capabilities or environmental sustainability, making it a preferred choice in many construction and interior design projects.
Key Features
- Each strand layer is cross-oriented to improve strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability.
- It is bonded using water-resistant adhesive to prevent delamination even under humid or damp conditions.
- The board maintains a uniform density and thickness, reducing warping and ensuring consistent performance.
- Its textured surface provides a secure hold for nails and screws during installation.
- The large panel size allows for faster coverage and reduces the number of joints required.
- It offers excellent value for money, making it a practical choice for builders and contractors.
- The material is eco-friendly and typically produced from fast-growing, sustainably sourced timber.
Applications / Used For
Oriented Strand Board is widely used in sheathing, wall and roof decking, subflooring, and underlayment in both residential and commercial construction. It is excellent for temporary structures, load-bearing walls, roof trusses, and industrial packaging such as crates or pallets. Interior design uses include furniture backing, built-in cabinetry, and decorative wall panels, especially where the natural strand wood texture is desired. OSB is also popular in cold-room construction and modular building systems where its strength and dimensional stability under varying temperatures are important.
Hong Wen Hardware Timber Pte Ltd is your trusted supplier of high-quality building materials, specializing in natural timber, plywood, waterproof plywood, and fancy plywood in Singapore. We offer a wide selection of fancy plywood, including cherry, maple, walnut, oak, ash, bubinga, and sapele. In addition to timber and plywood, we provide a variety of accessories, fittings, and hardware to meet the needs of our diverse clientele. Our customers range from designers and carpenters to renovation contractors and schools. We are proud to serve esteemed clients such as SMRT, ComfortDelGro, United World College of South East Asia, and NTU.
