Wood is gaining increasing attention in construction due to sustainability concerns. Wood can be used in various stages from boards to floors. Boards are economical and functional way to incorporate wood into buildings
Global market size expected to reach USD 419 billion by 2032. Growing at 6.9% CAGR from 2023 to 2033. Construction segment leads with 47.6% market share in 2023
OSB consists of compressed wood strands bonded with adhesives. Less expensive than plywood but lacks real wood veneer. Used exclusively for construction, not furniture. Resists moisture but not waterproof. More flexible than plywood but less rigid
Subfloor is a structural layer of sheet material nailed to floor joists. Plywood is made from wood layers glued at 90-degree angles. OSB consists of flat wood chips arranged in up to 50 layers
OSB consists of bonded wood strands with synthetic resin adhesive. Made from softwoods like spruce and pine, with strands 100mm along grain. Strands are cut tangentially, sprayed with resin, and bonded under heat
Invented by Armin Elmendorf in California in 1963. Made from wood strands compressed and bonded with adhesives. Individual strips are 2.5 cm × 15 cm, arranged in specific orientations