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Internal Flooring
SMARTPLY now offers an innovative range of wood-based panels contributing towards achieving 40dB acoustic rating. SMARTPLY MAX DB is a highly engineered panel which is 30% lighter than traditional flooring materials. SMARTPLY SURE STEP DB is superior high load bearing panel with a coating to improve performance and slip resistance.
SMARTPLY MAX DB
The thinner, stronger, high-performance OSB panel that is 30% lighter than chipboard. Introducing SMARTPLY MAX DB, our NEW, easy-to-install, tongue and groove panel with built-in durability and sustainability.
SMARTPLY MAX DB installed in an internal flooring system contributes towards achieving 40dB acoustic rating – meeting ‘Building regulations Part E’ – making it a ‘sound’ investment for residential housing refurbishment, renovation, and new-build flooring projects.
Complies with Building Regulations
MAX DB has been tested in a system to achieve the required sound performance.
30% Lighter Panel
MAX DB is 30% lighter when compared to 22mm chipboard.
High Racking Strength
MAX DB is a stronger panel along the main axis compared to chipboard.
WITH SURE STEP DB,
WE’RE MOVING FORWARD
Now tested in a floor system to achieve 40dB acoustic rating, our low slip risk OSB panel offers you even more control. The thinner, stronger and 30% lighter alternative to chipboard that has no added formaldehyde and is high on performance.
Ideal for low energy and passive house construction, the certified airtight SMARTPLY SURE STEP DB panel can be left exposed for up to 45 days with no degradation. Sustainably sourced with an FSC certification, the highly engineered panel has high load-bearing capabilities and low-degradation qualities, making it ideal for flooring and roof decking. SMARTPLY SURE STEP DB can also contribute towards achieving 40dB acoustic rating in a flooring system.
Airtight OSB Panel
Airtight panel certified by the Passivhaus Institute.
Days Without Degradation
SURE STEP DB can be exposed for up to 45 days without degradation.
Low Slip Risk
High performance and durable coating improves performance
Acoustic Performance
The Building Regulations Approved Document E in England, Wales and the Technical Booklet G in Northern Ireland for sound building performance require that internal floors within dwellings have a minimum airborne sound insulation of 40 decibels (dB).
A deemed to satisfy solution for internal flooring on timber-based joists includes wood-based panels with a minimum mass of 15kg/m2, minimum 100mm of mineral wool insulation, and ceiling of a single layer of plasterboard with a minimum mass of 10kg/m2.
Both products were tested in a series of timber-based joists floor systems in a UKAS accredited laboratory and the floor systems achieved at least 40dB insulation form airborne sounds, therefore allowing a lighter wood-based panel to achieve the required performance.
