OSB tongue and groove panels primarily fulfill the load-bearing and reinforcing function during construction. The panels can either be installed directly or as a supplementary reinforcing level on a visible solid wood finishing. All the vertical loads from the dead weight of the floor structure and all payloads are transferred into the wooden beams via the OSB panels.
In addition, the OSB tongue and groove panels contribute to the reinforcement of the building by absorbing the horizontal wind loads from the exterior walls and transmitting them to reinforcing walls in the direction of the wind. Due to the form-fitting and tightly closing tongue and groove profile, the EGGER OSB support the sound insulation and fire protection values of the total floor built-up.