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Nov 4, 2007, 09:34 PM
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OSB or plywood -- which the better deal
I have had a 24 x 40' "pole barn" built. Actually a Wick building. But about the same as Astro or Cleary or Morton. It's un-insulated -- just a "tin skin" outside of a few 2x6's that are between the "poles"... which are actually three 2x6's joined together.
I want to put a plywood (or OSB) "inside wall" between the poles (which are on 8 foot centers) as a protector from bumping (and denting) the metal as I work and park equipment and such.
I MAY go up a full 48" ... but might rip the 4x8' sheets to 39 or 40".
THE QUESTION: whether to use OSB or plywood -- which is the better deal?
I know there are different thicknesses -- like up to 3/4 or 7/8 or even a full inch (?).
It seems like OSB is a little cheaper -- is it as strong as ply? As impact resistant ?
Looks don't matter -- knot holes and such don't matter -- it better be dry inside, so there's no need for any exterior grade.
Any opinions? Thanks. J
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Nov 4, 2007, 10:25 PM
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Jalu- Yes osb is cheaper then plywood. It is preety strong as plywood , but which ever you use , unless you put down a curb to be a stopping spot, pulling up and hiting the plywood or the osb , you will bust , which ever one you use. IF it was me I'd go with the osb . Unless you keep heat inside all the time ,( NO MATTER YOU WILL STILL HAVE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MOSTUIRE< INSIDE::::::: THE SHINNY SIDE <ON OSB FACES THE WEATHER::: GOOD LUCK . F > B. E.
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Nov 6, 2007, 08:17 PM
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I preferr osb over plywood, I've found it better to work with, plywood that I've used always seemed to have a bow in it, which made it harder to nail up, osb stays farily straight
It is also cheaper, most homes are built with osb
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Nov 8, 2007, 09:19 PM
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Glavine, Thanks much. Is OSB equally "impact resistant" ? I'm sure not PLANNING to, but if a kid smacked each with a ball-bat, or threw a brick, would the OSB -- having the "smaller pieces of wood" be more likely to get a hole? Or is the glue and the "oriented strand" stuff make it even tougher than ply?
Thanks. JaLu
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Nov 9, 2007, 09:16 PM
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Plywood is just oposing layers of laminated wood.
OSB as you can see, is "oriented" chipboard,pressed and a lot more adhesives involved.
Both have advantages, and disadvantages,but, I would agree with FBE and glavine, OSB is the best for what your interested in doing.
If your concerned with the possible damage due to a machine/ball bat,, etc, add studding throughout the area where your going to install this paneling, it will keep the board stiffer and more resistant to abuse.
Ken
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Nov 9, 2007, 11:05 PM
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Comment on KBC's post
Makes sense. Thanks.
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