Bubbly plywood in newly built stable

[ToRy]

There is 28 mm wooden boarding behind and splashboard 45 mm outside up to 140 cm, so it should hold.

I have seen plywood used as panels on walls (the upper part of the walls) in stables before without looking this shabby

I wonder if that smooth OSB would have been better.

Yes, I'm sure the construction itself is strong enough. What I meant by it could split is that the surface layer cracks in the bubbles and splits, not that the entire plywood sheet falls apart. The risk is that the split edges on the bubbles could injure the horses...

I have a feeling that OSB might almost be better here. The surface of such feels more durable than plywood, as if more glue has been used. Could be a false feeling, though...

 

[catherineb]

Yes, I do believe the construction as such is strong enough. What I meant by it possibly peeling up is that the surface layer cracks in the bubbles and peels up, not that the entire plywood board breaks. The risk is that the peeled-up edges of the bubbles could harm the horses...

I have a feeling that OSB might almost be better here. The surface of such feels more durable than plywood, as if more glue has been used. Could be a false feeling, though...

That's what you mean. Yes, you're right.