myredracer wrote:
I know one downside to OSB is in a horizontal application, it doesn't do well if it gets wet for too long. I have to wonder if a spongy floor sometimes could be due to a water leak. Personally, I hate OSB. It's heavy, it smells awful and it gives you awful slivers. I assume the smell is formaldehyde off-gassing.
I called Kodiak about the OSB they use in floors and other places. They claim that there is exterior and marine OSB, both don't suffer from the moisture issues of earlier versions. I did pull away the carpet on one of the slides and saw the OSB. I purposely wet it and let it sit. The water just evaporated without penetration. I realize that isn't scientific, but it does make me feel better.
