OSB price forecast 2021
What is OSB? OSB stands for Oriented Strand Board. OSB is a structural panel used in applications such as roof and floor sheathing. OSB is manufactured by layering strands of wood veneer (oriented strand board) around a directional center or OSB panels core. OSB consists of 3-5 layers of dimensional full sawn softwood lumber oriented at right angles to each other and lightly bonded together with an adhesive. The OSB price forecast for 2021 is good news for manufacturers and OSB users in North America but not in Europe. OSB has developed in recent years to become the benchmark product in many markets throughout the world, replacing plywood in some markets. OSB panels are nowadays considered more than just structural building boards; OSB has become a complete system solution combined with OSB accessories and OSB's minimum impact on the environment. OSB is also available with special features such as fire retardancy and I-joists. OSB is manufactured in three general types: standard...
