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For a number of reasons. First, OSB is more stable than plywood, particularly in high moisture conditions; delamination and linear expansion are much less likely to occur. Second, OSB is available in much longer lengths (up to 24′). Third, it is less expensive than plywood, producing a more affordable finished product.
