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OSB Sheathing Video How Is It Made LP Building Products pioneered OSB sheathing or oriented strand technology more than 35 years ago. It’s no surprise that LP makes the world’s best-selling OSB sheathing. A cost-effective, high-performance structural panel, OSB sheathing is known for its uniformity, strength, density and workability.

DIY Roof Inspection Tips In Minnesota our roofs are exposed to all the fury mother nature can throw at us. Scorching summer sun, high winds with heavy tornado like rains and lets not forget Minnesota slush commonly called snow. Its important to do regular inspections of your homes roof and roofing systems.

Two-Car Garages: What To Do When an Xcel Line Is in the Way If you’re planning a new two-car detached garage in the Twin Cities and there’s an Xcel Energy service line crossing your yard from the alley, clearance can become the #1 design constraint. The good news: in most cases you don’t need to abandon the project—you just need the right roof pitch, placement, and a plan for meeting overhead clearance requirements (often handled by raising the service point, adjusting the span, or adding a support post).