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2. Oriented strand board - Wikipedia

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   OSB is a material with favorable mechanical properties that make it particularly suitable for load-bearing applications in construction. [2] It is now more popular than plywood, commanding 66% of the North American structural panel market. [3] The most common uses are as sheathing in walls, flooring, and roof decking

3. Structural insulated panel - Wikipedia

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   Other materials can be used in replacement of OSB, such as plywood, pressure-treated plywood for below-grade foundation walls, steel, [1] aluminum, cement board such as Hardiebacker, and even exotic materials like stainless steel, fiber-reinforced plastic, and magnesium oxide.

4. Engineered wood - Wikipedia

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   Plywood and OSB typically have a density of 560–640 kg/m 3 (35–40 lb/cu ft). For example, 9.5 mm (3 ⁄ 8 in) plywood sheathing or OSB sheathing typically has a surface density of 4.9–5.9 kg/m 2 (1–1.2 lb/sq ft). [51] Many other engineered woods have densities much higher than OSB.

5. Plywood - Wikipedia

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   Plywood is a composite material manufactured from thin layers, or "plies", of wood veneer that have been stacked and glued together. It is an engineered wood from the family of manufactured boards, which include plywood, medium-density fibreboard (MDF), oriented strand board (OSB), and particle board (or chipboard).

6. List of fire-retardant materials - Wikipedia

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   Fire-retardant materials should not be confused with fire-resistant materials. A fire resistant material is one which is designed to resist burning and withstand heat. An example of a fire-resistant material is one which is used in bunker gear worn by firefighters to protect them from the flames of a burning building.

7. I’m a Retirement Planner: Here’s How To Calculate Your FIRE ...

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   Against that backdrop, Kates recommended another way to calculate your number: Multiply non-health insurance expenses by 28 — roughly equal to a 3.5% withdrawal rate — multiply expected health ...