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Ron Bishop
02-15-2008, 06:26 AM
The homeowner replaced deteriorated portions of exterior surface with pieces of OSB. I don't know if this is a suitable material. Any thoughts?
Jerry Peck
02-15-2008, 06:33 AM
OSB needs to be protected from the weather and elements.
John Arnold
02-15-2008, 06:35 AM
OSB needs to be protected from the weather and elements.
White paint, man. You can't buy better protection.
Jerry Peck
02-15-2008, 06:39 AM
White paint, man. You can't buy better protection.

Okay! :mad:

Here's another answer: That's what they make T-1-11 plywood siding for ... to be left exposed and *protected* by just staining or painting. :p
Bruce Thomas
02-15-2008, 12:59 PM
The paint isn't enough. Just like "Masonite" 1 paint chip or scratch and it will swell and wash out the glue making very nice termite food or mulch on the ground.

Bruce
:)
John Arnold
02-15-2008, 02:00 PM
The paint isn't enough...

I hope no one thought I was serious about the paint providing protection!?
Bruce Thomas
02-15-2008, 02:42 PM
Not to worry John, at least I didn't think you were serious.

Bruce
:)
imported_John Smith
02-15-2008, 03:02 PM
Thats just there to cover up the large cracks in the foundation.
Rick Hurst
02-15-2008, 03:44 PM
I agree with John, it just needs a good coat of paint. ;) ;) ;)
Terry Beck
02-16-2008, 08:24 AM
My biggest question is, What is behind that OSB? As John above implied, I have to wonder why someone is covering up the foundation?
Rick Hurst
02-16-2008, 09:59 AM
From the picture, I get thats its a room that has been added onto a patio. It doesn't appear to be an actual foundation wall.
Mike Schulz
02-17-2008, 05:39 PM
OSB is not designed for exterior finish. But I have seen billy bob use it.
They do make OSB siding panels though, it has a skin finish like masonite.
Jeffrey L. Mathis
02-18-2008, 03:19 PM
i can take you to a house in the historical district of Washington, N.C. with OSB on one side. Now I'm not saying what the neighbors think . . . But it actually can survive quite a while if you soak it in motor oil.

JLMathis
Mike Schulz
02-18-2008, 03:43 PM
My brother in-law had a barn that he would soak all the wood with used motor oil. He moon-shined for awhile and it caught fire. I hear it could be seen for quite some distance away.
Rick Hurst
02-18-2008, 03:52 PM
Mike,

I remember it was the talk of the town for a bit.

rick
John Goad
02-18-2008, 04:13 PM
I worked on a ranch in Okeechobee Fl for a while where wood fence maintenance consisted of 5g buckets of hydraulic oil & a roller, might not be able to get by with that these days though.