OSB board Blind??

[DuramaxDude]

Has anyone built a blind with OSB board instead of plywood? Did it last very long in the elements? Looking to building a couple of blinds over the summer and trying to stay on a budget.

[doright]

Yes but keep them painted

[ultrastealth]

I have built a ghost blind corrugated plastic blind. What is OSB board?

[mpotts]

they require a lot of paint but will last 6-8 years without some sort of siding on them.

[Mac...]

Yup, just paint

[popup_menace]

Mine is heavily painted OSB and is holding up fine after the wettest and warmed year on record.

[DuramaxDude]

I have built a ghost blind corrugated plastic blind. What is OSB board?

OSB board=wafer board=particle board. It is basically larger thin wood shavings covered in glue and compressed together to for a 4x8 sheet.

http://www.lowes.com/Building-Suppli.../N-1z10t8h/pl#!

[jerp]

In addition to regular painting you have to make sure you seal any exposed edges. That is where the water is likely to get in first - the chips start to swell and it will come apart quickly. I have used caulk on the edges before painting and it helps a lot. Better yet, cover the corners with that thin aluminum angle flashing stuff

[DuramaxDude]

How thick of a sheet have yall used? What kind of paint?

[doright]

7/16 thickness and use any decent paint. Cheap paint will work but you need to use several coats.

[kingranch]

yep coat it thick with latex oops home depot paint and had one last nearly 15 yrs in south tx

[dvcroket]

Spray the edges with the rubberized coating from Home Depot.

[hunter68]

DD, like Jerp has said, the key is to keep the edges from getting penetrated with water. Use the flashing that he is talking about on the edges and paint heavily with paint and you will be good to go. I usually take a roller and repaint yearly to make sure that water does not penetrate the OSB. I have a blind made from OSB that gets hunted regularly and is holding up to the elements very well. It has been in the field for about 7 years. It does take upkeep. On the other hand, I think the best value overall and worry-free is to use 3/8" plywood. It is a bit more expensive but really holds up to the elements very well and is virtually maintenance free. Hope this helps.

[pblaetz]

Could wrap it in roofing felt also.

[furtrapper]

Just spend a little more money and use plywood or smartstrand siding. Try to get their damaged sheets cheap.