Burn-Through Resistance of OSB Panels

This publication contains a brief recap of several fire tests. These tests provide information on the comparative burn-through resistance of oriented strand board (OSB) panels and plywood.

This publication is designed for: engineers, architects, designers

The tests discussed include:

• USDA Forest Service Report FPL-315, 1979

• USDA Forest Service Report FPL-407, 1981

• Weyerhauser Fire Technology Laboratory Report, 1986

• Warnock Hersey Reports WHI-495-PSH-060-063, 1988

• Weyerhauser Fire Technology Laboratory Report, 1989

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.