SterlingOSB satisfies the top criteria in builders' decision process

 SterlingOSB is unbeatable

When it comes to choosing a product, builders want four key boxes ticked - price, quality, suitability and availability - according to new research by Norbord.

SterlingOSB has the advantage of being a thoroughly home-grown product, made in Scotland. That guarantees availability as well as minimising transport costs and carbon-miles. (All plywood sold in the UK today has to be imported - none of it is made here - which means supply is at the whim of global markets and supplies are less reliable.)

As an engineered product, SterlingOSB also outperforms the majority of plywoods which cannot avoid imperfections such as knots, cracks and splits. OSB is made by bonding layers of carefully oriented wood flakes with a strong resin to produce consistent and reliable strength across the whole board. The design ensures secure nail- or screw-fixing, even close to the edge of the board, as well as resistance to impact and bending. Unlike cheap plywood, SterlingOSB won't de-laminate and weaken.

SterlingOSB is up to 45% cheaper to buy than the equivalent softwood ply - so no wonder the construction industry is making it the board product of choice. For general construction site work such as shuttering, hoarding, and boarding-up, SterlingOSB is unbeatable. It is also the preferred product for nearly all timber frame building systems as well as for wall sheathing and flat-roof decking.

Available in a range of thicknesses and in both standard and moisture-resistant grades, and with tongue-and-groove edging for floor and roof applications, SterlingOSB is a versatile and reliable product. It's even available with a specially-filled smooth surface suitable for decorative finishes in exposed applications.

With all the boxes ticked, and with unbeatable sustainable credentials as well, SterlingOSB is the board product to beat.

For further information on Norbord, please call 01786 812 225 or visitwww.norbord.co.uk.

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With compliments:
Alison Relf
Taylor Alden Ltd
Unit 2, Temple Place
247 The Broadway
London
SW19 1SD
Tel: 020 8543 3866
Email: alison@tayloralden.co.uk