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Home builders have become a victim of their own success this fall. The fast pace of home construction in recent months has helped to push up the wholesale price of plywood and other panel lumber used ...

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 ...