APA - The Engineered Wood Association

Frequently Asked Questions: Products

Which is stronger, plywood or OSB?

In the applications for which they are manufactured, the two products are virtually interchangeable. Although different in composition and appearance, plywood and OSB are manufactured according to the same performance standard criteria.


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