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Housebuilders

As a market-leading manufacturer of MDF and OSB, we have a wide range of products for use in both small and large-scale housebuilding projects. We develop strong relationships with architects, specifiers, contractors and housebuilders to support their projects with sustainable, innovative and trusted products.

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Timber Frame

Timber frame building

Our SMARTPLY MAX OSB/3 and ULTIMA OSB/4 panels are ideal for timber frame applications, their strength and moisture resistance make them the ultimate choice when looking for a structural solution for both large and small scale house building projects.

Offsite

OSB used for timber frame building

Our structural SMARTPLY MAX and ULTIMA range can be produced on large scale formats up to 2.8m wide by 7.5m long and to a maximum thickness of 40mm making quick work of walls, floors and rooves for offsite construction projects.

Passivhaus

PROPASSIV House

SMARTPLY AIRTIGHT is designed for use as internal structural sheathing on the warm side of the insulation in timber frame construction systems, it works alongside breathable MEDITE VENT for the structure of a Passivhaus building.

Flame retardant OSB

Flame retardant wood panels have been developed specifically for use in fire-rated applications where a Euroclass B or a Euroclass C material is required under the Building Regulations. In order to specify these panels correctly and effectively, a good understanding of the technology used, certifications and testing is required.

Read our specification guide chapters below:

Chapter 1: Terminology
Chapter 2: Building Regulations

Chapter 3: Product Testing

Chapter 4: Specification

Chapter 5: Benefits of MAX FR B and PREMIER FR


SMARTPLY MAX FR B panel is a structural, moisture resistant OSB/3 panel with outstanding and reliable reaction to fire properties. Ideal for use where strength, moisture resistance and improved flame retardance are paramount. SMARTPLY MAX FR B achieves a Reaction to Fire Classification of B-s2, d0, and Bfl-s1 (flooring) in accordance with EN13501-1.

SMARTPLY MAX FR B complies with the performance requirements in the Structural Timber Associations “Design guide to separating distances during construction” for timber frame buildings above 600m² total floor area. SMARTPLY MAX FR B can be used in a timber frame building when mitigation measures are required due to the distance from neighbouring buildings.

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Case Studies

interior of a passivhaus development

First Passivhaus in Wiltshire achieved with help from MEDITE VENT and SMARTPLY AIRTIGHT

First Passivhaus in Wiltshire achieved with help from MEDITE VENT and SMARTPLY AIRTIGHT
Infinitus door

MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME creates bespoke doors for prestigious London home

A luxury townhouse in the affluent London district of South Kensington has been fitted throughout with new state-of-the-art doors made from MEDITE
SMARTPLY ULTIMA OSB4 panels

SMARTPLY ULTIMA OSB4 panels help transform barns into state-of-the-art homes

In a £3.6 million regeneration project, 4000 m2 of SMARTPLY ULTIMA OSB4 panels
de Bruir case study

Unique prototype dwelling designed for sustainable modular building uses SMARTPLY MAX OSB3

SMARTPLY MAX OSB has been used to provide sustainable, structural support and flooring in a series of innovative building projects looking to address environmental concerns with a new solution for the modular building industry.

As a business we develop and grow strong partnerships with housebuilders and contractors around the country, to join the discussion please email Roly Ward, our National Account Manager for Frameworks.

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