[0001] OSB boards (oriented strand boards) are wood-based boards which are obtained from
strands. The OSB boards are more and more used in wood and prefabricated house building
since OSB boards are of a light weight but still fulfil the static requirements of
construction boards or panels. Thus, OSB boards are used as construction panels and
as wall or roof plating or also as flooring panels.
[0002] The production of OSB boards is carried out in a multiple stage process, wherein
at first the strands are cut from debarked woods, preferably soft woods, in longitudinal
direction by rotation blades. In the subsequent drying process the natural humidity
of the strands is reduced at high temperatures. The degree of humidity of the strands
can vary depending on the adhesive used. Following the drying process the strands
are feed into a gluing apparatus, in which the glue or is applied to the strands.
PMDI (Polymeric Diphenylmethandiisocyanate) or MUPF resin (Melamine Urea Phenol Formaldehyde)
are mainly used as adhesives. Subsequently, the glued strands are spread alternating
lengthwise and crosswise to the production direction such that the strands are arranged
crosswise in at least three layers (lower layer, middle layer, upper layer). This
is followed by a continuous pressing of the strands at high pressure and high temperature.
[0003] As mentioned, OSB boards can be used as construction panels in particular in the
prefabricated house construction. For instance, when OSB boards are used for wall
construction, the wall is made of a solid wood frame filled with appropriate beams
(in particular i-beams) and covered from both sides with the OSB boards. The space
between the frame elements is isolated.
[0004] Typically, the side of the construction wall pointing to the inner side of the house
or building is covered with plaster boards or gypsum fiber panels. When using plaster
boards, a large number of accessories, like screws, reinforcing mashes and a large
amount of plaster mix is required, which has to be applied in layers over a large
area at the junction of the plaster board panels. In addition, the spots or spaces,
where screws are driven into the plaster board panel need to be filled. Furthermore,
after application of each layer one has to wait until the plaster is dried, then the
surface has to be abraded before the next layer is applied. These operations generate
large amounts of gypsum dust and lengthen the time for the installation of the finishing
trims. The structure of plaster board panels is also soft and is not suitable for
hanging up heavier decorations such as large paintings. Thus, in order to hang up
decorations on such a plaster board panel the construction has to be strengthened
or special mounting dowels need to be used.
[0005] Besides that gypsum fiber boards are typically very heavy (density of about 1200
kg/m
3) and require a lot of effort and knowledge on the part of the person fitting them.
For installation purposes special accessories which are only used for gypsum boards,
like Fermacell gypsum board are used. The surface requires the application of a gypsum
coat over the entire area. For cutting and machining operations special tools are
required.
[0006] Thus, there is a need for an alternative to gypsum boards for the interior finishing
in house building systems using OSB boards, which can be easily applied to the construction
wall and which overcomes the disadvantages of the presently used gypsum boards.
[0007] The object of the present invention is thus to overcome the disadvantages of the
presently used gypsum boards. This object is being solved by a modified OSB board
according to claim 1.
[0008] Accordingly, a modified OSB board with an upper and a lower side is provided, whereby
the upper and/or lower side of the OSB board are coated with at least one paper layer,
preferably at least two paper layers. It is particularly preferred if the upper and
lower side are each coated with at least two paper layers.
[0009] Such a modified OSB board can be used as an alternative to the gypsum boards. The
physical and mechanical properties of the modified OSB board allow an installation
of heavy elements of interior finishing without special dowels.
[0010] The modified OSB boards can be linked together in an easy manner using a specific
plate connection system (a tongue and groove joint system) which allows for hiding
the screw heads. The additional use of adhesives, such as polyurethane adhesives ensures
a strong and durable bonding of the modified OSB boards. Said connection system does
not require the use of large amounts of gypsum only one layer is sufficient to fill
the connections.
[0011] The outer layer of the modified OSB board can be used without further priming for
painting or wallpapering. Altogether, fewer steps are required for installing the
modified OSB board and thus time and investment costs are reduced. Another advantage
is to apply plaster to coat the modified OSB board with acrylic paints or to stick
wallpapers to the modified OSB board. Specially designed finishing with tongue and
groove allows the installation of the panels without any efforts even by persons with
no professional skills.
[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention the modified OSB board has a thickness
in the range between 5 to 50 mm, preferably between 7 and 30 mm, in particular preferably
between 9 and 22 mm.
[0013] In another variant of the present modified OSB board the one first paper layer, in
particular the paper layer being adjacent to the board surface (i.e. the first paper
layer is arranged directly on the OSB board surface) is impregnated with at least
one resin, in particular at least one formaldehyde resin. The formaldehyde resin used
for impregnation of the first paper layer is selected from a group comprising melamine
formaldehyde resin, urea formaldehyde resin and melamine urea formaldehyde resin or
maleic resins or urea-maleic-formaldehyde resin.
[0014] The first paper layer consists of a paper with a weight in the range between 30 and
200 g/m
2, preferably between 50 and 150 g/m
2, in particular preferably between 80 and 120 g/m
2.
[0015] In another variant the second paper layer, in particular the paper layer arranged
on the first paper layer, consists of a raw paper. The weight of the raw paper used
for the second paper layer is in a range between 30 and 300 g/m
2, preferably between 50 and 250 g/m
2, in particular preferably between 100 and 120 g/m
2. When arranging a raw paper as outer layer on an OSB board a suitable substrate is
obtained which allows a direct application of gypsum, putty and wallpaper glue.
[0016] The preferred layer arrangement in the modified board is raw paper - impregnated
paper - OSB board - impregnated paper - raw paper.
[0017] It is also possible to apply hydrophobic compounds onto the second paper layer, which
forms preferably the upper outmost layer, for protection against external climate
conditions.
[0018] It is furthermore possible that the paper layers, and here, again, in particular
the second outermost paper layer, is pressed with a layer of a metal film such an
aluminum film for heat reflection.
[0019] The modified OSB board is obtained in a process wherein in a first step the surface
of a non-modified OSB board is surface treated, for instance sanded, and the paper
layer(s) is (are) applied to the upper and/or lower side of the board, preferably
simultaneously, and laminated.
[0020] The present modified OSB boards can be provided in form of panels with sharp edges
or as panels with a tongue-and-groove joint. The use of a tongue-and-groove joint
for each OSB board is however preferred. The tongue-and-groove joint mechanism provides
a connection system for connecting the modified OSB boards. When connecting to modified
OSB boards having each a tongue-and-groove joint the OSB boards are connected in the
way that the tongue of one board is pushed into the groove of the other board. Furthermore,
a fastening means, such as a screw or staple can be inserted into the bottom of the
groove. The head of the fastening means, such as the head of the screw is then covered
by inserting the tongue of the other board. The tongue and groove joint is finally
glued with an appropriate adhesive, such as a polyurethane adhesive. Such tongue-and-groove
joints are known and are used in different systems, such as for connecting bathroom
panels (used for example by manufacturer such as Fibi-Trespo, SE).
[0021] The present modified OSB board is based on wood strands with a length between 50
to 200 mm, preferably 70 to 180 mm, in particular preferably 90 to 150 mm and a width
between 5 to 50 mm, preferably 10 to 30 mm, in particular preferably 15 to 20 mm and
a thickness between 0.1 and 2 mm, preferably between 0.3 and 1.5 mm, in particular
preferably between 0.4 and 1 mm.
[0022] The adhesives used for producing the OSB boards are preferably PMDI or MUPF resins.
[0023] The object of the present invention is also solved by a construction wall for a house
building system according to claim 6. Such a construction wall comprises at least
one modified OSB board as described previously.
[0024] In an embodiment, the construction wall comprises
- at least one wood frame with two long sides and two short sides continuing in each
case parallel to each other, wherein the area delimited by the frame is divided into
at least two, preferably multiple subareas using at least one beam, preferably multiple
beams extending within the frame vertical from one long side to the other long side
of the frame parallel to the short sides of the frame;
- wherein the at least one wood frame is covered on both sides by at least one non -
modified (i.e. conventional) OSB board, respectively; and
- wherein at least one modified OSB board as previously described is arranged on at
least one of the non-modified OSB Boards.
[0025] The wood frame of the present construction wall may be a solid wood frame. The use
of solid wood in the structure of the frame, however, does not always meet the requirements
of the required construction quality since the beams made of solid wood are often
uneven, twisted and have knots. As a result, a lot of expensive waste timber is created
which in turn increases the cost and time of the element, such as the construction
wall, being built.
[0026] As an alternative to the solid wood as material for the frame, the frame is preferably
made of a wood based material (OSB power). The wood-like material is characterized
by physical and mechanical parameters, which are comparable to solid wood and without
the stresses and knots typical for natural wood. Thus, by changing the solid wood
in the frame structure to the wood based material the problems associated with the
defects of solid wood can be eliminated. The wood based material is based on OSB strands,
wherein three layers of the strands are flatly pressed.
[0027] The presently used wood based material is preferably produced using the ContiRoll
technology. Rectangular strands are rolled at high pressure and high temperature using
a synthetic resin as a binding agent. Furthermore, high temperatures used in the production
of the wood based material eliminates all living organisms in the wood, such as insects
and fungus. The used ContiRoll technology allows the production of any format so that
the wall frame can be of any width.
[0028] In a further variant of the present construction wall, the space between the at least
two non-modified OSB boards, i.e. between the frame elements, is filled with an appropriate
insulation material, in particular with an insulation material based on wood fiber.
[0029] The outer side of the construction wall, i.e. the side of the construction wall facing
the outside of the building can be additionally insulated with mineral wool and covered
with glue and fiber glass mesh and the surface can then be covered with silicon plaster.
[0030] The inner side of the construction wall, i.e. the side of the construction wall facing
the interior of the housing to be built, is covered with gypsum board or more preferably
with the non-modified OSB board as described above. When using the modified OSB board
for covering the inner side of the construction wall the modified OSB board is arranged
on a non-modified OSB board by using suitable laths which are mounted vertical on
the non-modified OSB board and onto which the modified OSB board is placed whereby
a space between the non-modified OSB board and the modified OSB board is provided.
[0031] In another variant of the construction wall, the space between the non-modified OSB
board and the modified OSB board is used for installing electrical equipment (such
as electrical wires) and plumbing means (such as water pipes).
[0032] When mounting the modified OSB board on the non-modified OSB board the modified OSB
board is placed on the laths which are spaced from each other typically in a range
between 500 to 800 mm, preferably between 600 and 700 mm, in particular preferably
about 680 mm.
[0033] The tongue-and-groove joint system of the modified OSB boards allow for an easy installation
of the modified OSB boards on the construction wall. As previously described, the
tongue of one OSB board is pushed into the groove of another OSB board, whereby in
the groove a fastening means such as a screw or staple is placed which serve for fastening
the OSB board onto the laths. The fastening means is subsequently covered by the tongue
of the other second board and the tongue and groove joints are glued with an appropriate
adhesive such as polyurethane adhesive. After installation and gluing of the wall
elements the joints are coated with a gypsum mix and subsequently with acrylic painting.
[0034] The object of the present invention is also solved by a partition wall for a house
building system according to claim 12.
[0035] The partition wall for a house building system according to the invention comprises
at least one of the modified OSB boards previously described. In a variant, the partition
wall comprises an inner core, which in turn comprises at least one, preferably at
least two wood fiber boards, such as LDF or boards, whereby the use of LDF boards
is mostly preferred.
[0036] In a variant of the present partition wall, at least one side, preferably both sides
of the inner core are covered by at least one modified OSB board as previously described.
It is also possible that the inner core is covered by a conventional OSB board, however,
a modified OSB boards of the invention are preferred. The OSB boards used for covering
the inner core of the partition walls are profiled again with the tongue-and-groove
joint connection system allowing a fast installation of the partition wall in any
room.
[0037] The present partition wall system allows the division of any room into two or multiple
rooms at any point of the construction and also at a later point. The simple mounting
system of the tongue-and-groove joints eliminates any cumbersome and time consuming
construction of dividing walls or partition walls using brick stone. Using wood fiber
panel such as an LDF panel for the inner core element automatically provides a heat
and acoustic insulation. Further advantage of the present partition wall is that due
to the structure of the wall it is possible to cut out space for doors or windows
anywhere. The light elements, quick and well-designed installation create an innovative
system for the construction of the partition walls.
[0038] The object off the present invention is also solved by a house building system according
to claim 15. Such a house building system comprises at least one, preferably at least
four construction walls as described previously and at least one partition wall, preferably
multiple partition walls as described previously.
[0039] Besides the construction walls and the partition walls the present house building
system also comprises a foundation. In one embodiment, the foundation comprises a
foundation base and foundation walls. The foundation base is made of steel and solid
concrete, wherein the foundation walls are built of concrete blocks and cemented with
mortar. The upper part of the foundation wall is further topped with steel and solid
concrete with steel anchor and ventilation pipes. A system of ventilation pipes ventilates
the area between the ground and the floor construction.
[0040] In a second embodiment, the foundation is made in the form of a pile foundation.
In this case, round holes are created in the underground (typically natural underground
like earth) into which steel and solid concrete with thread anchors is inserted. Between
the piles precast concrete walls are mounted.
[0041] The floor construction of the present house building system comprises beams, such
as I-beams, which are covered by non-modified conventional OSB boards having tongue
and groove joint connection system. The upper OSB board has typically a thickness
of about 20 to 30 mm, preferably 25 mm and the lower OSB board has a thickness between
10 and 20 mm, preferably 12 mm and 15 mm, most preferably 12 mm. The space between
the upper and the lower OSB board is filled with insulation material, in particular
with wood fiber insulation material. The upper side of the floor construction (i.e.
the upper surface) is provided with a sill plate made of solid wood.
[0042] The ceiling construction of the present house building system also comprises beams,
such as I-beams, which are again covered by an upper conventional OSB board and a
lower conventional OSB board. The upper cover OSB board has typically a thickness
of about 20 to 30 mm, preferably 25 mm and the lower cover OSB board has a thickness
between 10 and 20 mm, preferably 12 mm and 15 mm, most preferably 12 mm. Here, again,
the space between the upper OSB board and the lower OSB board is filled with a suitable
insulation material, in particular with a wood fiber insulation material. The surface
of the lower side of the ceiling construction (i.e. the side pointing downwards to
the insight of the housing) may be covered with a non-modified OSB board as described
above using suitable spacers such as patch spacers in order to provide a space for
ventilation and space for electrical and plumbing equipment.
[0043] The roof construction of the present house building system comprises beams, in particular
I-beams, mounted to the main beam of the house construction. The outer roof sheathing
is made of a non-modified conventional OSB board or a wood fiber board such as a MDF
board having a thickness between 12 and 25 mm, preferably 15 mm. The inner (bottom)
sheathing is made of a conventional OSB board having a thickness between 10 and 20
mm, preferably 12 mm.
[0044] Again, the space between the outer and the inner sheathing is filled with suitable
insulation material such as wood fiber insulation. On the inner (bottom) sheathing
facing the interior of the house, a modified OSB board as described previously can
be mounted, whereby suitable spacers are used between the inner sheathing and the
modified OSB board for providing space for electrical equipment or plumbing. Tiles
roof bottom and roof lath are furthermore arranged on the outer roof sheathing.
[0045] The present invention is further explained in more detail by means of the following
examples with reference to the following Figures. It shows:
- Figure 1
- a schematic sight view of a modified OSB board according to the invention;
- Figure 2A
- a schematic cross view of a construction wall according to a first embodiment;
- Figure 2B
- a detailed view of a section of a construction wall according to a further embodiment;
- Figure 3
- a side view of a construction wall according to another embodiment of the invention,
- Figure 4
- a schematic side view of a partition wall according to an embodiment according to
the invention;
- Figure 5
- a schematic side view of a house building system according to an embodiment of the
invention.
Modified OSB Board
[0046] Figure 1 shows a modified OSB board 10 according to the invention, which is made
on the basis of conventional OSB boards with a thickness of 9 mm to 22 mm. The conventional
OSB panel 1 is coated on each side with two layers of paper. The first layer 2 consists
of paper having the basis rate ranging from 50 g/m
2 to 120 g/m
2 impregnated with melamine resin, urea resin or melamine urea resin. The outer layer
3 is a raw paper having the basic weight ranging from 50 g/m
2 to 220 g/m
2. The panel or board is pressed on the tray press in short cycle or alternatively
on the ContiRoll press.
[0047] Due to the outer layer 3 comprising raw paper a suitable substrate for direct application
of gypsum, patty and wall paper glue is obtained. Onto the outer layer of the raw
paper hydrophobic agents can be applied in order to harden the panel against external
weather conditions. It is also possible to press the paper together with the layer
of an aluminum film in order to obtain a good heat reflection effect.
[0048] These OSB boards are widely used in construction of low energy houses or in assembling
floor heating. The modified OSB boards are produced either with sharp edges with dimensions
of 1250 x 2800 mm or with tongue-and-groove joints in dimensions of 620 x 2600 mm.
Construction Walls
[0049] The modified OSB board is used to cover a conventional construction wall 20. The
construction wall system of the present invention (shown in Figures 2A, 2B, 3) is
made of one wood frame 14, which is covered on both sides with non-modified OSB-boards
11, 12. The modified OSB board 10 is placed on the OSB board 12 facing the interior
of the building. The space between the OSB boards 11, 12 is filled with a wood fiber
insulation material 13.
[0050] The wood frame 14 has two long sides and two short sides continuing in each case
parallel to each other is provided, wherein the area delimited by the frame is divided
in multiple sub-areas using multiple beams 14a extending within the frame 14 vertical
from one long side to the other long side of the frame parallel to the short sides
of the frame.
[0051] The construction wall 20 contains cut-through laths 15 having dimensions of 50 mm
x 2600 mm and a thickness ranging from 18 mm to 22 mm with drilled, chamfered holes
which are ready for quick installation.
[0052] Laths 15 are mounted vertically on the wall to obtain ventilation of the build-up
area and furthermore space for routing electrical wires or water piping. Depending
on the diameter of the plumbing pipes one or two laths 15 are used. The spacing of
a lath 15 is selected in order to ensure the tongue and groove joint being in the
axis of a in the case of a OSB board or panel is used with a tongue and groove joint.
The distance between the laths 15 in the axis is 680 mm. After the laths 15 are installed
on the wall the installation of the modified OSB panels 10 begins. The installation
starts at the corner of the wall by screwing the modified OSB board 10 to a lath 15
and drive in the screws on the other side in the bottom of the groove. When putting
the tongue of the next board 10 the head of the screw are staple is covered. The tongue
and groove joint is subsequently glued with polyurethane adhesive. Following the installation
and the gluing of all wall elements a gypsum mix is applied to the joints. After the
gypsum has dried the joints are abraded and coated with acrylic paint.
[0053] Due to the installation of the modified OSB boards 10 the interior finishing is faster
and easier. Furthermore, due to the use of the present tongue and groove joints the
heads of the screws or staples are hidden, the consumption of gypsum mix is reduced
what in turn optimized the interior finishing process. Smaller panel formats reduce
the weight which is important for work ergonomics.
Partition Walls
[0054] The partition walls 30 (shown in Fig. 4) are made from modified OSB boards 10 or
conventional OSB boards (OSB/free panels) having a thickness of 9 mm. The interior
of the wall, i.e. its core consists of two LDF panels 16 with a density of 280 kg/m
3. The individual layers are glued together using a polyurethane adhesive.
[0055] The wall 30 has a profile tongue and groove joint which is used for quick installation
of the partition wall in any room. The wall is a light weight construction that does
not transfer the structural loads of the building.
[0056] For wall installation at first the position of the partition wall 30 on the ceiling
and floor is marked. Subsequently, an OSB power panel is installed on the floor and
wall. OSB Power Panel parameter properties are obtained by arranging bigger strands
and adequately gluing them together.
[0057] The installation starts by setting the element on the floor panel, then slide the
element with its groove to the OSB power panel mounted to the wall. A polyurethane
adhesive is applied to all joints. A metal element connecting the wall with the ceiling
is installed on the upper edge of the tongue. In a similar manner the next wall element
is mounted to fill the entire surface. The space between the wall and the ceiling
and the end wall is filled with a polyurethane foam. All joints are finally filled
with a coat of gypsum, which is reinforced with fiber glass and the surface is covered
with acrylic paint or wall paper.
House building system (40)
[0058] Figure 5 shows a schematic side view of a house building system 40 with a construction
wall 20 and partition walls 30 (not shown).
[0059] The house system 40 comprises further a foundation 50, a floor 60, a ceiling 70 and
a roof system 80.
Foundation (50)
[0060] In a first embodiment, the foundation base is made of steel and solid concrete. The
foundation walls are built of concrete blocks and are cemented with mortar. The upper
part of the foundation wall is topped with steel and solid concrete comprising steel
anchor and ventilation pipes. The whole system of ventilation pipes ventilates the
area between ground and the ceiling.
[0061] In a second embodiment, the foundation is made in form of a pile foundation. Due
to the light structure of the house it is possible to create appropriately designed
pile foundation; the drilling machine makes a round hole below the freezing zone,
when the pile is shuttered with a paper form, steel and solid concrete with thread
anchors is inserted. Between the piles precast concrete walls are mounted. This pile
system is cheaper since it uses less concrete and steel, can be constructed faster,
precast concrete elements can be mounted in all weather conditions and it may be built
on every kind of ground.
Floor Construction (60)
[0062] I-beams are covered by a tongue and groove 25 mm conventional OSB board and from
the bottom by a 12 mm conventional OSB board. The whole structure is isolated. On
the top floor surface a sill plate made of solid wood (KWH wood) is installed.
First level floor construction (70)
[0063] If the first level of the attic of the house is usable, then the ceiling is made
of i-beams covered with 25 mm thick conventional OSB boards (OB/3) from the top and
12 mm thick OSB boards (OSB/3) from the bottom with an insulation inside. From the
zero level the ceiling system ready to plaster and paint is mounted.
Roof Construction (80)
[0064] The roof construction in the present house building system is made of i-beams mounted
to the beam by the Simpson adjustable steel fittings. The outer roof sheaving is made
of conventional OSB board (OSB/3) or MDF DP 50 board, and the bottom sheaving is made
of a 12 mm thick conventional OSB board (OSB/3). Subsequently, a structure ready to
plaster and paint, preferably the modified OSB board 10 according to the invention,
is mounted to the board. The space between the rafters is insulated. In case of one-story
houses the roof construction is made of precast truss, covered with conventional OSB/3
board. The bottom belt of the truss is used as the ceiling. The space between bottom
belts is insulated and the ceiling is finished with a ready to plaster and paint system.
[0065] The enlarged view in Fig.5 illustrates the connection of construction wall and ceiling.
1. Modified OSB board (oriented strand board) with an upper side and a lower side
characterized in that
the upper and/or lower side of the OSB-board are coated with at least one paper layer,
preferably at least two paper layers.
2. OSB board according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper and lower side are each coated with at least two paper layers.
3. OSB board according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that one first layer, in particular the layer being adjacent to the board surface, is
impregnated with at least one resin, in particular at least one formaldehyde resin.
4. OSB board according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second layer, in particular the layer arranged on the first layer, is raw paper
layer.
5. OSB board according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that each OSB boards comprises a tongue-and-groove joint.
6. Construction wall for a house building system comprising at least one modified OSB-board
according to one of the preceding claims.
7. Construction wall according to claim 6,
characterized in that
- at least one wood frame with two long sides and two short sides continuing in each
case parallel to each other is provided, wherein the area delimited by the frame is
divided in at least two, preferably multiple sub-areas using at least one beam, preferably
multiple beams extending within the frame vertical from one long side to the other
long side of the frame parallel to the short sides of the frame;
- wherein the at least one wood frame is covered on both sides by at least one non-modified
OSB-board, respectively; and
- wherein at least one modified OSB-board according to one of claims 1-5 is arranged
on at least one non-modified OSB-board.
8. Construction wall according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one wood frame is made of wood like material.
9. Construction wall according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the space between the at least two non-modified OSB boards is filled with insulation
material, in particular wood fiber insulation material.
10. Construction wall according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the modified OSB board according to one of the claims 1-5 is arranged on the non-modified
OSB-board by using laths which are mounted vertically on the non-modified OSB-board
and onto which the modified board is place whereby providing a space between the non-modified
OSB-board and modified OSB-board.
11. Construction wall according to claim 10, characterized in that in the space between the non-modified OSB-board and modified OSB-board electrical
equipment (such as electrical wires) and plumbing means (such as water pipes) are
installed.
12. Partition wall for a house building system comprising at least one of the modified
OSB boards according to one of the claims 1-5.
13. Partition wall according to claim 12 characterized by an inner core comprising at least one, preferably at least two LDF boards.
14. Partition wall according to claim 13 characterized in that at least one side, preferably both sides of the inner core are covered by at least
one modified OSB-board according to one of the claims 1-5.
15. House building system comprising
- at least one, preferably at least four construction walls according to one of the
claims 6-11;
- at least one partition wall according to one of the claims 12-14.
Amended claims in accordance with Rule 137(2) EPC.
1. Modified OSB board (oriented strand board) with an upper side and a lower side
characterized in that
the upper and /or lower side of the OSB-board are coated with at least two paper layers,
wherein the paper layer being adjacent to the board surface as first paper layer is
impregnated with at least one resin, and
wherein the second paper layer arranged on the first paper layer is a raw paper layer.
2. OSB board according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper and lower side are each coated with at least two paper layers.
3. OSB board according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the paper layer being adjacent to the board surface as first paper layer is impregnated
with at least one formaldehyde resin.
4. OSB board according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that each OSB boards comprises a tongue-and-groove joint.
5. Construction wall for a house building system comprising at least one modified OSB-board
according to one of the preceding claims.
6. Construction wall according to claim 5,
characterized in that
- at least one wood frame with two long sides and two short sides continuing in each
case parallel to each other is provided, wherein the area delimited by the frame is
divided in at least two, preferably multiple sub-areas using at least one beam, preferably
multiple beams extending within the frame vertical from one long side to the other
long side of the frame parallel to the short sides of the frame;
- wherein the at least one wood frame is covered on both sides by at least one non-modified
OSB-board, respectively; and
- wherein at least one modified OSB-board according to one of claims 1-4 is arranged
on at least one non-modified OSB-board.
7. Construction wall according to claim 6, characterized in that the at least one wood frame is made of wood like material.
8. Construction wall according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the space between the at least two non-modified OSB boards is filled with insulation
material, in particular wood fiber insulation material.
9. Construction wall according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the modified OSB board according to one of the claims 1-5 is arranged on the non-modified
OSB-board by using laths which are mounted vertically on the non-modified OSB-board
and onto which the modified board is place whereby providing a space between the non-modified
OSB-board and modified OSB-board.
10. Construction wall according to claim 9, characterized in that in the space between the non-modified OSB-board and modified OSB-board electrical
equipment (such as electrical wires) and plumbing means (such as water pipes) are
installed.
11. Partition wall for a house building system comprising at least one of the modified
OSB boards according to one of the claims 1-4.
12. Partition wall according to claim 11, characterized by an inner core comprising at least one, preferably at least two LDF boards.
13. Partition wall according to claim 12, characterized in that at least one side, preferably both sides of the inner core are covered by at least
one modified OSB-board according to one of the claims 1-4.
14. House building system comprising
- at least one, preferably at least four construction walls according to one of the
claims 5-10;
- at least one partition wall according to one of the claims 11-13.