Europe’s leading wood-based panel manufacturer EGGER UK has launched OSB HDX a brand new 30mm heavy duty, load-bearing OSB4 panel suitable for use in humid environments.
It replaces EGGER’s 38mm HDX board and is the perfect solution for heavy duty load-bearing environments such as mezzanine flooring, racking, shelving, working platforms and decking, where P5 or P6 38mm chipboard would typically be used.
The low swelling properties of EGGER OSB HDX means it is less likely than P6 to pick up moisture which can lead to uneven floors. Another benefit for installers is it’s easy to fit. With a tongue and groove profile on the two long edges, the panels are laid the same way as 38mm chipboard.
Due to it only being 30 mm thick, it’s 20% lighter, despite it being wider than a typical chipboard panel (675 mm as opposed to the standard 600 mm), the wider board means that it is easier to manoeuvre and quicker to lay. EGGER OSB HDX board dimensions are 2400 x 675 x 30 mm TG2.
S & L United Storage Systems Ltd in Essex, specialists in the supply and installation of shelving and racking systems and mezzanine flooring for warehouses, distribution centres, retail environments and self-storage facilities, have been quick to see the benefits.
Robert Wray, Contracts Manager at S&L United Storage Systems, explains: “Our fitters were extremely happy with the performance of the EGGER OSB HDX product. They found the panels easy to handle compared to what they traditionally use and were surprised by how light in weight the boards are given their superior structural properties. They also fit together easily which meant they were able to complete the installation in less time and said they would use OSB HDX on future projects.”
Dan Soulsby, EGGER Category Manager for Building Products, said: “We’re always pushing the boundaries with our products to offer customers innovation and excellent quality solutions for their projects.
“EGGER OSB HDX is a lighter, wider board that’s easy to handle and quicker to fit. Its greater strength and stiffness over 38mm chipboard allows our customers to install floors which are designed to take higher loads, or even use fewer joists. In turn this can provide customers with the opportunity to make significant savings on time and cost with their projects by using fewer materials and laying the floors quicker.”
EGGER UK specialises in the design and manufacture of structural flooring boards for use in both residential and commercial build projects throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.
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Tel: 0845 602 4444
Email: building.uk@egger.com
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