Figure 1: Oriented Strand Board

OSB Frequently Asked Questions

Does OSB come with a performance guarantee/warranty?

Absolutely. Each member of the Structural Board Association guarantees that its panels are manufactured in accordance with one or more of the following applicable standards:

CSA 0325 and/or CSA 0437 (for Canada)
PS2-04 (for the U.S.A)
EN 300 and HEN13986 (for Europe)
JAS for Structural Panels (Notification 360 and 1604, MAFF) (for Japan)
TECO, APA or PSI/PTL Performance Standards (respectively NER-133, NER-PRP108 or NER-231).

This guarantee means that panels made by SBA members will perform as specified for the intended use when installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions published by the SBA member company.

The SBA Members' guarantee stipulates that should any panels not comply with the performance criteria specified in the standard(s), the SBA member will, at its option, either supply replacement panels without charge or reimburse the buyer for the full purchase price of the defective panels.

Terms of this guarantee can vary and should be confirmed with the respective companies. The SBA does not offer any specific product guarantees.

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