Abstract: An oriented strand board panel and a method for making the same are provided. The OSB panel has at least three layers, namely, a top surface layer, a core layer, and a bottom surface layer. A first cover layer may be provided on the top surface layer. Likewise, a second cover layer may be provided underneath the bottom surface layer. The first cover layer and/or the second cover layer may have a smaller strand angle, defined by an average deviation of strands from a longitudinal axis, than the top surface layer and the bottom surface layer. The smaller strand angles for the first cover layer and/or the second cover layer provide the OSB panel with greater stiffness and strength along the strong direction of the panel without significant compromise of strength and/or stiffness in the weak direction of the panel.