When roof boarding has to be installed, one of the questions that arises is the right materials. Both OSB and Rauspund are suitable for the attic.
What is OSB?
The abbreviation stands for "Oriented S.trand B.oard ", which roughly means" board made of aligned wood shavings "in German. Chipboard is also a synonym for this.
The wood shavings are aligned in one direction and connected to one another by pressure and glue. This creates a light and easy-to-work material that is suitable for numerous purposes. The material is often used in house building.
advantages
There are several advantages to chipboard. These include, among others:
- attractive appearance
- light weight
- great flexural strength
- easy to work with
- only slightly permeable to water vapor
- stable
- bearing
- comparatively small price
So the material works little and can therefore have a long service life as roof cladding.
Potential drawbacks
Due to the large amount of glue required for the treatment, the material is unfortunately not particularly environmentally friendly. As a result, they also evaporate harmful substances that require some protective measures during processing.
When used in a rarely used attic, this plays a subordinate role. However, if this is to be expanded and used as a hobby room, for example, this property can pose a serious problem.
Necessary protective measures
When processing OSB panels, it is crucial that you wear appropriate protective clothing. This includes:
- solid work gloves
- Mouth and nose protection
- safety goggles
Because the vapors or those harmful to health
Substances are released in large quantities during sawing, grinding and drilling.Note: Ventilate the room well before, during and after the work or carry out the work directly outdoors. Then remove wood residues and sawdust.
What is Rauspund?
These are boards that are planed or leveled on one side. They have tongue and groove on the long sides so that they can be connected to one another without any problems.
As a rule, they are made of softwood such as fir or spruce, which creates a pleasant smell.
advantages
The advantages of sheet piling as roof cladding include:
- easy to edit
- chemical treatment free
- no health risk
- environmentally friendly raw material
- has a positive effect on the indoor climate
They are therefore particularly suitable when the attic is to be expanded and used regularly as a living room or work area.
Note: When drilling, sawing and grinding, protective clothing should still be worn and well ventilated. Because the dust can irritate both the respiratory tract and the eyes.
Potential drawbacks
In addition to the advantages, there are
There are also some potential disadvantages with the sheet piles. For example:- works after
- more complex processing
- greater expenditure of time when laying
The individual elements have a higher level of residual moisture than chipboard and can therefore warp. The service life therefore depends on the impairing factors, such as:
- humidity
- insulation
- Heat or temperature fluctuations
However, under optimal conditions, the boards are durable and long-lasting. In terms of cost and effort, however, they pose a challenge.
Comparison of costs
A square meter of OSB costs around seven to eleven euros to buy. The panels can easily be processed by yourself, which means that the follow-up costs can be kept extremely low.
At Rauspund, around eleven to 30 euros per square meter should be budgeted for the material alone. But there are also other issues. These include:
- Spacers
- Profile claws
- Screws
It is possible for laypeople to install the roof boarding themselves. However, it is exhausting, tedious and requires the necessary knowledge. If a company is commissioned to do this, a high number of working hours must be expected.
However, especially when used as living space, these expenses are worthwhile and optically.