Wood-based sheet materials
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Sheet materials are manufactured from solid timber and/or from recycled timber with the addition of an adhesive. The most commonly used sheet materials are plywood, oriented strand board (OSB) particleboard (chipboard) and fibreboard (MDF – medium density fibreboard).
These materials are widely used in construction, with different grades for different uses. Using the right product for the job is essential. This information sheet describes the most commonly used sheet materials and some of their applications.
Building Regulations require all timber sheet materials specified for use in construction to be fit for their intended use, and suitable for the conditions in which they will be used.
The different types of wood based sheet materials must follow different standards, conditions of use and applications.
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