Particleboard versus OSB behind the drywall?

[znogge]

I'm torn between having either 13 mm particle board or OSB behind the drywall in the walls. What are the differences?

 

[Fasting65]

Chipboard crumbles much more than OSB. Plyfa is probably considered a notch better. Some say you should be happy if the screw holds in chipboard. I personally used OSB.

 

[MathiasS]

I agree with the previous speaker. It's OSB or plywood that applies, but plywood is so much more expensive than OSB (119:- at Kruta) so it's usually not an option.

 

[Fasting65]

I think k-rauta has raised the price - but I'm not sure.

 

[MathiasS]

Think k-rauta has raised the price - but not sure.

Lucky that my great deal with lissma is written in stone then....

 

[sirbo]

I have tried all three variants, mostly because you take what you have (frugal).

I used my boards as scaffolding and in that respect, plywood is unbeatable, OSB less durable, and chipboard is dangerous. Then I used the boards for interior walls behind the plasterboard.

If you’re going to hang heavy things on the wall, I think plywood is the best. Otherwise, I would go with OSB. I think all hold their shape well, but none of the boards withstand moisture, and I’m mostly concerned about the formaldehyde.

Byggmax charges 169:- for the plywood.

 

[Fasting65]

When I was deciding which board material to use, I specifically looked at formaldehyde presence. I then found a report published on the web that stated there is very little formaldehyde in OSB.

Of course, I have since lost the report and have searched for a good while on Google, but have not found it. I got the impression that it was a reliable and fairly independent report.

 

[freske]

When we built a bathroom two years ago, the carpenter said that plywood was preferable in bathrooms, as OSB apparently doesn't withstand moisture as well. But since you waterproof the entire room, it shouldn't really matter!!??

I've come to think that it's like this:
Particle board is full of glue
Plywood also contains glue but not as much
OSB is pressed together with the wood's natural binders

I reason like this: the more glue, the greater the chance it emits some form of harmful substance.

Particle board is also unnecessarily heavy to work with.

We're only using OSB in our renovation now.

/Fredrik

 

[goerana]

Hello råspontluckor, handles everything // Goerana

 

[cubix]

Agree with Goerana, råspont is the best and cheapest, but it takes longer to put it up.

 

[grimsta]

Where are you planning to place the moisture barrier?
I myself was thinking of using OSB+gips.

 

[tommiz]

I just have to add that I used chipboard behind the gypsum throughout the house because of the price (59kr/sheet). I have had no problems whatsoever with screwing into the chipboard. Furthermore, I've read that today's chipboards no longer contain formaldehyde to such an extent that it can be harmful.
Best regards, Tommy

 

[ClasseClas]

Same here, I do have Byggelit boards which are sturdier than, for instance, low-price versions. Absolutely no problems with mounting kitchen cabinets, laundry cabinets, etc. The particle board responds well when screwing.

 

[crille1]

Furthermore, I have read that today's particle boards no longer contain formaldehyde to a degree that can be harmful.

That's nonsense, it entirely depends on how large the amount of particle boards one has. It is still harmful but not as harmful, that's all. Additionally, I believe it requires very good ventilation for them to stay below the limit values.
Try laying an entire floor with particle boards, damp-wipe them, and then sleep there. You'll get completely dizzy, to say the least.

 

[v-g]

crille1: Hmm you haven't checked the dates on the posts? tommiz also wrote his last post in 2006-04 so I'm not sure if he's that active either