Versatility

• Allows homeowners the option to change floor coverings as their lifestyles change, whether they want hardwood, carpet & pad, ceramic or vinyl tile

Plywood for floors

• Stiffer, firmer feeling floors
• Up to 10% stiffer than OSB at equal joist spacing - decreasing the probability of ceramic tile cracking and soft, springy floors

Durability

• Holds up better than OSB under incidental wettings, such as appliance overflows

Appearance

• Real wood veneer
• No surface flaking to show through floor coverings

Quieter floors

• The ultimate nail withdrawal strength of 23/32" plywood is 15-20% higher than 23/32" OSB
• Holds hardwood flooring firmly
• Minimizes nail pops and squeaks

Greater point impact resistance

• More resilient (less brittle) than OSB
• Withstands life's "hard knocks" better with minimum punch-through due to heavy impact loads dropped on the floor

Preferred under ceramic tile

• Both the TCA and NTCA (Ceramic Tile Associations) recognize plywood as the "preferred" sub-floor panel under backer board when applying ceramic.
• 10% stiffer than OSB - decreasing the probability of ceramic tile cracking

Superior long-term load-carrying ability

• Will deflect (sag) less than OSB over time under high humidity, helping floors stay flatter longer than OSB - maybe for the life of your home!

Excellent base for adhesion

• Has an all wood surface - no wax results in better adhesion than OSB
• Holds laminate hardwood flooring or vinyl tile better

Lighter panels

• Weighs 15% less than OSB Sturd-I-Floor of the same thickness
• Less stress on the floor framing

Proven

• More than forty (40) years of reliable performance and certified APA quality

Lifetime Limited Warranty

• Original homeowner protection for floors and roofs as long as you own your structure (See actual warranty)

Plywood vs. OSB for Floors