Oriented Strand Board (OSB) – Durable Solutions with German Quality
OSB (Oriented Strand Board) is a type of multi-layered board produced by pressing chips of a certain shape and thickness with the help of a binding unit. During the production process, the chips in the outer layers are placed along the long axis of the board, while the chips in the middle layer are arranged perpendicular to this direction. This structure increases the overall strength of the board.
OSB Board Categories According to EN 300 Standard
According to European norms (EN 300), OSB boards are divided into four different categories depending on the purpose of use and environmental conditions:
- OSB1 – General purpose, for dry environments requiring low load carrying
- OSB2 – Used as a load-bearing structural element in dry environments
- OSB3 – Suitable as a load-bearing structural element in humid environments
- OSB4 – Used in applications requiring high load-bearing capacity
German OSB2 – Carrier Board for Dry Environments
German OSB2 boards, produced in accordance with the EN 300 standard, are preferred as carrier structure elements especially in dry interior applications. They are suitable for interior wall panels, floor coverings and structural construction applications. They can also be used in furniture frames, shelf production and dry environment packaging solutions.
German OSB3 – Carrier Board for Humid Environments
German OSB3 boards are carrier boards that can be used safely in humid environments. In addition to its excellent physical and mechanical performances, it offers a wide range of usage flexibility in various applications.
Areas of Use:
- Carrier floor systems
- Interior and exterior wall cladding
- Under-roof cladding applications
- Warehouse, warehouse, stage and grandstand structures
- Fair and store stands
- Packaging and packaging sector
Advantages of German OSB Boards:
- High strength thanks to the vertical alignment of the layers
- Developed mechanical strength in the main axis
- Easy cutting and application possibilities
- Ecologically and biologically safe structure
- Natural wood appearance
- Ease of production and recycling based on 100% wood use