Design Considerations
OSB vs. Plywood: Which Should You Choose for Your Roof Deck?
What do you need to know when deciding between OSB and plywood for your roof deck?
| Oriented strand board (OSB) and plywood are both popular choices for roof decking, but what are the differences? On today’s Q&A Mondays episode, Jeff Hock joins Thad to discuss differences in price, strength, durability, and overall performance between the two. They also cover how material thickness affects pull-out value of the system’s fasteners as well as additional engineering considerations. Topics covered: ►What is the difference between OSB and plywood? 0:53 ►Is OSB or plywood more popular for roof decking? 1:59 ►How do OSB and plywood relate to Sheffield Metals’ engineering and testing? 2:33 ►What characteristics of each type matter when it comes to roof decking? 4:48 ►How does water saturation affect each type? 5:41 ►Is installation different for OSB and plywood? 6:29 ►Are there any other types of wood decking? 7:14 |
