Oriented Strand Board (OSB) doesn't look as good as plywood, but the two are virtually equal in terms of structural stability ...

For most of the year, makers of plywood and oriented strand board enjoyed an enormous surge in prices. Homebuilders bought as much paneling as they could find, as new home construction surged ...

West Fraser Timber (TSX,NYSE:WFG) posted an US$83 million loss in the third quarter, with its lumber segment accounting for ...

West Fraser Timber expects trends that have served as key drivers of demand for new home construction in recent years will continue. On Wood Product Demand: North American oriented strand board, ...

Sales drop 16% compared to previous quarter as lumber segment struggles; engineered wood products see steady demand.

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX andNYSE: WFG) reported today the third quarter results of 2024 ("Q3-24"). All dollar amoun ...

However, if the house frame is made of particle board, like Farina claims, home owners should be wary. According to Lowe’s, particle board “can swell and become unstable when exposed to water.” This ...