Moa Sundberg on MSN

Next Step Done – Installing OSB Boards and Preparing for Electricity

In this Episode we tackle the next step in our renovation project: installing OSB boards and preparing the space for ...
Staten Island Advance

Wall sheathing prevents houses from falling over

Q. I'm trying to educate myself about new construction, as I'm thinking of building a new home. I see carpenters nail on large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this funny ...
Tampa Bay Times

WALL SHEATHING HELPS KEEP A HOUSE UPRIGHT

Q: I'm trying to educate myself about new construction because I'm thinking of building a new home. I see carpenters nail large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this ...
Lifehacker

DIY Materials Showdown: Plywood vs. Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

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 ...
The Washington Post

Time will tell how new wall sheathing holds up

DEAR TIM: I'm trying to educate myself about new construction, as I'm thinking of building a new home. I have seen carpenters nail large sheets of wood onto the wall studs. What's the purpose of this ...
RR Buildings on MSN

Modest House Build Ep. 12: Installing and Finishing Exterior Insulated Sheathing

In this episode of the Modest House Build Series, we finish installing LP NovaCore exterior insulated sheathing, a system that combines structural sheathing with 1" Owens Corning XPS foam. This ...