For our newly renovated attic, we'd wanted solid wood flooring, but that idea, it turned out, wasn't practical: The attic floor is out of level—so much so that it's actually wavy. Back to the drawing ...

Plywood used to be king for wall sheathing and flooring material, but oriented strand board (OSB), introduced in the late 70s, is now the most popular. But both have their advantages and disadvantages ...

Have you walked through a new home while it’s still under construction in the last few years? If so, I’m sure you’ve noticed the extensive use of a roof-, wall-, and floor-sheathing product that looks ...