Abstract: An improved oriented strand board (OSB) panel or board with higher resin loading and control of the density to provide improved and/or enhanced properties, and methods of manufacturing such an improved OSB panel or board. In several exemplary embodiments, as described in greater detail below, resin loading of the strands used for OSB formation is increased in conjunction with the density of the manufactured OSB board being controlled to a certain density or within certain density ranges for use with decorative panels, exterior cladding or siding panels, engineered wood flooring, and/or exterior structural wall or roofing panels. Both increased resin-loading and controlled density increases are required for overall core performance increases, and the surprisingly enhanced performance characteristics outweigh the increased cost of production.