Treated Chipboard Flooring

Because most people fight a battle to keep their new wood floor moisture free it seems more logical to introduce a wood product that is less inclined to draw in moisture than one that is known for drawing up moisture.

Treated chipboard flooring.

At b q we only buy responsibly sourced wood. Of course it has its downsides. Plywood is a more attractive floor covering than concrete but it still won t give you a finished look. That said it is possible to buy moisture treated chipboard but then of course the price increases.

Pressure treated plywood gets you off the cold ground and is more forgiving on your feet and knees as unlike concrete it will give when you walk on it. It is free from natural defects and suitable for general purpose joinery cabinet making boxing in wall and ceiling linings and internal fittings. We supply trade quality diy and home improvement products at great low prices. Particleboard also provides a smooth surface but does not have the strength of veneer core plywood.

Because of the coarse nature of the particles the edges must be treated in some fashion in the finished product. Particleboard is a type of composite panel but it is made up of larger pieces of wood rather than fiber bundles as used in mdf. These come with tongue and grooved sides which make these boards easily fit together and form a tight joint. 8x2 2400x600mm 22mm in thickness fsc certified use caberfix d4 adhesive to prevent.

Chipboard also know as particle board is an engineered sheet wood made from small wood chippings bound together by a synthetic resin. Spano antivlam chipboard maintains its mechanical strength and integrity after the event of a fire. Chipboard panels designed specifically to prevent the surface spread of flames and prevent the ignition of flames. So from this point of view if there is any doubt in your mind about significant moisture in the room you re flooring it would be logical to use plywood rather than.