{"id":2531,"date":"2022-09-01T10:41:46","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T14:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2531"},"modified":"2022-12-17T16:31:10","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T21:31:10","slug":"osb-vs-plywood-for-subfloor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/osb-vs-plywood-for-subfloor\/","title":{"rendered":"OSB vs. Plywood for Subfloor"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to subfloor materials, you have two primary choices: Plywood vs. OSB (oriented strand board). While both materials are considered acceptable as far as building codes go, there are many differences between them, so you\u2019ll want to familiarize yourself before starting any project involving a subfloor.<\/p>\n

Plywood was the industry standard for subfloor construction for many decades, but with the introduction of lower-priced OSB, many builders shifted over to this newer material. This had more to do with the lower price of OSB than any of its inherent qualities, so it\u2019s not an indication of OSB\u2019s superiority.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s a closer look at Plywood vs. OSB as far as subfloor construction goes, so you\u2019ll have a better idea of which one is the better choice for you.<\/p>\n

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