If you drive around new subdivisions as homes are being built, you undoubtedly see lots of lumber. In fact, you may see a mixture of two different types of material: traditional plywood and an ...

Plywood used to be king for wall sheathing and flooring material, but oriented strand board (OSB), introduced in the late 70s, is now the most popular. But both have their advantages and disadvantages ...

PORTLAND, Ore.-APA-The Engineered Wood Association, updated its PerformancePanels.com website to include updated information on regulations and product technology. The website offers details on a wide ...

For some years now, wood has received an increasing amount of attention in the construction industry. With concerns raised about sustainability and the carbon footprint of buildings, new construction ...

Wood is the product of choice when it comes to manufacturing furniture. Plywood has been used in furniture frames for many years. And as manufacturers continue to streamline and automate their ...

In 2015, we finished adding a two-storey extension to our 1970s, detached house. The intermediate floors in the two-storey extension are made of plywood. My architect informed me that they are ...