Plywood and particle board have long been used for structural and non-structural parts, as well as cores for composite and molded parts. Unfortunately, both materials are prone to warping and rotting.

Engineered wood products (EWPs) are used in a wide range of construction applications. For low in-place cost, versatility and superior performance, engineered wood systems are simply hard to beat.

You expect a new roof, a fresh floor, or a working garage door to come with a clear price and a clear outcome. Instead, more ...

Structural I, also referred to as “STRUC I,” may be OSB or plywood and is, essentially, a subcategory of APA Rated Sheathing. Panels designated Structural I must meet all of the manufacturing and ...

As municipalities and private operators modernize aging facilities across North America, the materials used in interior applications are being evaluated not only for durability and cost, but also for ...

The U.S. Structural Plywood Integrity Coalition is suing two certification firms and the overarching service that accredits them. (Courtesy Freres Lumber Co.) “No one cared,” he said. Freres and the ...

Q:We have a ranch home in the Bay Area and over the years we've replaced some of the exterior siding with plywood. When we did this work, waterproof paper was installed beneath the plywood. The ...

As a builder and flooring installer, I’ve learned the benefits of oriented strand board (OSB) and have often used it as a cost-effective alternative to plywood for sheathing and subfloors. The ...