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SMARTPLY OSB panels comprise of cross oriented layers of sustainably sourced timber flakes bonded with synthetic no-added formaldehyde resin, wax and release agent, with possible further processing or application of UV coating and edge paint depending on the product. The panels are manufactured in accordance with the requirements of EN 300:2006 Oriented Strand Board (OSB) – Definitions, classification and specifications, and are CE marked in accordance with the harmonized standard EN13986 – Wood-based panels for use in construction – characteristics, evaluation of conformity and marking.
SMARTPLY MAX DB is a new innovative, moisture resistant OSB panel that has been designed to meet the residential internal floor sound
insulation requirements for use in all timber-based joists. The tongue and groove panel has been tested in a UKAS accredited laboratory on OSB-web i-joists, metal web and solid timber joists as part of the internal floor and achieved a sound reduction of at least 40dB to airborne sounds complying with the requirements of the Building Regulations requirements in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The mean density of the MAX panel is 570 kg/m3.
