Osb walls

Image 21 of 22 from gallery of OSB Panels in Interiors: From a Humble Material to a Design Feature. Photograph by Namgoong Sun

Do you have bare studs in your garage or workshop? In this how to, we dive into sheathing garage walls with plywood, and insulating them too! Step by step.

What's the difference between OSB vs plywood? This article dives deep into the pros, cons, and applications of both these sheet materials.

Recognizing the beauty in its simplicity, we present creative and inspiring ways to use OSB panels as a beautiful design feature in modern homes.

OSB (oriented strand board) is similar to plywood and used primarily for subfloors, covering exterior wall studs and roofing. It is not usually stained or painted, but that doesn't mean that it can't be done. OSB used for interior and exterior projects will accept stain and clear coat sealing products.

Insulation is good. More insulation is better (although at some point, more may not be cost effective). It reduces the amount of heat a home loses in winter or gains in summer. You can get there by building thicker walls…

Oriented strand board might seem difficult to paint, but with the right materials, anyone can give this job a professional touch.

Converting a stand-alone, single-car garage into a functional workshop.

Architect Francesca Perani has transformed the porch of an Italian villa into a 25-square-metre micro apartment with plenty of hidden storage.