OSB: A SMART CHOICE FOR HOUSEBUILDERS

OSB is a versatile engineered wood panel that offers a wide array of benefits to housebuilders, making it an excellent choice for various construction applications. OSB is a popular material to use because of its structural strength and stability. Composed of multiple layers of thin wood strands, which are cross oriented, OSB provides excellent dimensional stability and load-bearing capacity. This makes it an ideal choice for flooring, roof sheathing, and wall applications.

Working with SMARTPLY OSB

MEDITE SMARTPLY produces a wide range of versatile, cost effective and environmentally conscious OSB panels for the market. SMARTPLY OSB is manufactured by compressing precisely engineered strands of woods with no added formaldehyde resins at high temperature to create an incredibly strong and versatile panel. All panels are manufactured in accordance with EN 300 performance standard and are suitable in service class 1 or 2 applications.

One of the benefits of SMARTPLY OSB panels is that they are easier to work with. The panels have no structural defects such as knotholes and core voids. Those working with the product can be sure of achieving consistent results as the panels cut easily and will not delaminate. There is also less waste compared to traditional construction materials because the panels are cut to size in the factory. This makes the SMARTPLY OSB range suitable for traditional building as well as modern methods of construction (MMC).

Grades of distinction

There are two grades of SMARTPLY: OSB/3 (which includes a flameretardant specialist panel) and OSB/4. Our SMARTPLY MAX OSB/3 and ULTIMA OSB/4 panels are ideal for timber frame applications. Their strength and moisture resistance make them the ideal choice for a structural solution for both large and small-scale housebuilding projects. For applications where strength, moisture resistance and improved flame retardance are paramount, there’s SMARTPLY MAX FR B – a structural, moisture resistant OSB/3 panel with outstanding and reliable reaction to fire properties. SMARTPLY

MAX FR B achieves a Reaction to Fire

Classification of B-s2, d0, and Bfl-s1 (flooring) in accordance with EN13501-1.

A sustainable alternative Sustainability has become an increasingly important consideration in construction. MEDITE SMARTPLY aims to become recognised as an industry leading sustainable manufacturer by moving towards carbon neutrality by 2030 – and ultimately – becoming net zero by 2050. Our products are made from sustainable wood, sourced from our responsibly managed forests and are fully certified, UKCA and CE marked.

SMARTPLY OSB is made from FSCcertified timber from sustainable, fast-growing pine and spruce, which includes the tops that are not used to make any other wood-based product. Because OSB is made of wood strands the whole tree is used, and nothing is wasted. SMARTPLY OSB panels offer numerous benefits to housebuilders, enhancing efficiency and durability in construction projects. Its structural strength, moisture resistance and ease of installation, make it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications.