CDX Plywood

Choosing & Installing Roof Sheathing

Fastener Spacing & Nailing Schedules

Lumber Storage & Handling Best Practices

Moisture Management in Wall Assemblies

Proper Flashing Installation Techniques

Roof Sheathing and Underlayment Selection Guide

Selecting Subflooring for New Construction

Sheet Good Selection Mistakes

Subfloor Adhesive Application Best Practices

Subfloor Installation Best Practices

OSB vs. CDX Plywood: Which Should You Choose?

A head-to-head comparison of OSB and CDX plywood for roof sheathing, wall sheathing, and subflooring. Covers structural performance, moisture resistance, cost, installation, and when to choose each panel.

Plywood vs. MDF vs. Particleboard: Interior Sheet Goods Guide

A three-way comparison of plywood, MDF, and particleboard for interior applications — cabinets, shelving, furniture, and trim. Covers strength, moisture sensitivity, cost, machinability, and best uses for each material.

OSB (Oriented Strand Board)

Oriented strand board (OSB) is an engineered wood panel made from compressed wood strands bonded with waterproof resin. It is the most widely used structural sheathing panel in North American residential construction, offering uniform strength properties and lower cost than plywood.

ZIP System Sheathing

ZIP System sheathing is a structural panel with an integrated water-resistive barrier (WRB) and air barrier built into the panel face, eliminating the need for house wrap. Manufactured by Huber Engineered Woods, it combines structural sheathing and weather protection in a single step.

AdvanTech Subflooring

AdvanTech is a premium engineered wood subflooring panel manufactured by Huber Engineered Woods, known for exceptional moisture resistance, dimensional stability, and a 500-day no-sanding guarantee. It is the industry standard for high-performance subflooring systems.

MDO Plywood (Medium Density Overlay)

MDO (Medium Density Overlay) plywood is an exterior-grade plywood panel with a smooth, paintable resin-fiber overlay bonded to one or both faces. It provides an exceptionally smooth surface for paint, signage, concrete formwork, and architectural applications.

Marine Plywood

Marine plywood is a premium plywood panel manufactured with waterproof adhesive and void-free core veneers, designed for permanent or chronic moisture exposure in boat building, dock construction, and marine-adjacent structural applications.

LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is a high-strength engineered wood product made from thin wood veneers bonded with structural adhesive under heat and pressure. It is the most commonly specified engineered beam and header material in residential and light commercial construction.