December 2024
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The health & safety benefits of using CaberShield Eco
Inthe wettest of weather, building can carry on, with the H&S team reassured regarding slip-resistance, supported by the fact that the boards are able to accept heavy traffic on a busy site without the level of grip deteriorating.
Contractors can reduce the risks of slips and falls, while ensuring high technical performance, by selecting the upgraded version of a popular flooring product fromthe range ofWest Fraser,the leading UK manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products.
Ableto withstand the vagaries of the British climate, as well as being immune to the spills of plaster or mortar that inevitably occur on site,CaberShield Ecoboasts all of the inherent qualities ofCaberFloor P5, as well as representing the latest sustainable solution for creating high specification, weather-resistant floor installations. The new portfolio ensures safety for carpenters and other trades, especially when working at height - either during installation as a temporarily exposed floor area, or as a purpose built deck/platform.
AsWest Fraserdescribes it to the industry, these newwaterproofpanels ensure that contractors can"keep building even with the roof off." In fact, the manufacturer now promises an extended 60 days' durability forCaberShield Ecoif correctly fixed using the recommended adhesive. So, in the wettest of weather, building can carry on, with the H&S team reassured regarding slip-resistance, supported by the fact that the boards are able to accept heavy traffic on a busy site without the level of grip deteriorating.
As withCaberFloor P5,CaberShield Ecosheets are 100 percent recyclable at the end of life and feature a solvent-free, single-sided UV resistant coating to the upper surface - so will not deteriorate even in strong sunshine, which again reduces the risk of slip- related accidents. In practice, the solvent-free single component polyurethane CaberFix D4 gluealso offers the advantage of eliminating those irritating squeaks when applied as a ‘joint and joist' solution.
CaberShield ECO sheets are manufactured in one size - 22 x 600x 1200mm - with an all-round T&G edge profile. The product is both FSC- and CE-certified and is ideal for humid environments in commercial as well as residential applications, across both new-build and refurbishment sectors.
All West Fraser panel products produced in the UK arenet carbon negativeand manufactured in mills that have obtained the coveted environmental ISO 14001 accreditation. Responsibly sourced, the panels are FSC® certified (C012533) and created from locally grown timber, cutting embodied carbon from transportation.