When it's time to construct sub-floors, you may automatically pick up either plywood or OSB without too much thought. During the COVID-19 pandemic you may have used whatever was most available, causing you to try different products. But have you ever stopped to think which one is better for sub-floors--OSB or plywood? Let's compare OSB vs. plywood for sub-floors.
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