Is OSB Good for Laminate Floor Underlayment?
OSB (oriented strand board) is made by compressing and gluing wood chips into 4-by-8 sheets of wall, roof and floor sheathing. It is extremely durable as long as it remains dry. Mostly, it is used in place of plywood because it is cheaper and readily available. OSB can be used for laminate floor underlayment, but certain conditions must be met to use it successfully. If you are considering using OSB as underlayment for your laminate floors, then you should know about the pros and cons of its use under certain conditions.
