Handling and Storage

Drawings from the APA Construction Guide

Panels should be stored flat, indoors and under cover and protected from the elements.
When stacking panels the blocking/supports must be aligned.
If units are stacked the blocking/supports must be aligned
If stored outdoors, keep panels off the ground and on a flat base. Cover loosely to allow air circulation at
the sides.
OSB should not be exposed to the weather or moisture on a continuous basis.
However, Exposure – 1 exterior bond rating means that unprotected exposure during normal construction period will not adversely affect the structural properties.
Panels should be handled and stored with care to avoid damage and should be used on a first-on, first-out basis.

Proper Panel Storage