EGGER Protect’s P5 core is the first structural chipboard product in the market to be tested for fire resistance to BS EN 1365-2:2014 when incorporated into a floor construction. Anti-slip, moisture resistant and hardwearing structural chipboard flooring that can be exposed to the elements for 60 days.
Is 18mm chipboard OK for flooring?
Chipboard flooring is available in 18mm and 22mm thicknesses, and the tongue & groove sheets are 2400m x 600mm (approx. 8′ x 2′) in size. The sheets use high-density particleboard and are suitable for both domestic and commercial flooring.
What is the best chipboard flooring?
For most projects, the recommended grade of chipboard would be P5, which is suitable for a wide range of applications. Alternatively, if working on a project with heavy loads where non-domestic floors are being created, the P7 heavy-duty grade moisture resistant chipboard would be most suitable.
What is P5 chipboard flooring?
The P5 Tongue and Groove Chipboard Flooring is a durable, high-density moisture-resistant P5 grade chipboard flooring with tongue and groove design for easy installation.
How thick should chipboard flooring be?
Although chipboard floor boards are available in 18mm and 22mm thicknesses you will almost certainly need 22mm thick for any normal modern flooring application. Boards are 600mm wide and 2400mm long, meaning they are fairly easy to manage plus quick and easy to lay.
What is stronger chipboard or plywood?
Which is stronger and more durable? Considering that plywood possesses a cross-grain pattern from which it derives much of its strength, plywood is clearly stronger and more durable than particleboard. Plywood becomes even stronger and more durable with the strong adhesives used in its manufacture.
Is chipboard cheaper than MDF?
The Particle Board(chipboard) has the following advantages compared to Medium Density Fiberboard(MDF): Particle Board is cheaper than MDF, but is considered even lower in quality. In addition, chipboard has a lower weight and is easier to process than MDF.
What is stronger chipboard or MDF?
Medium density fibreboard is stronger than chipboard because the board has a higher density. Medium density fibreboard also has a much smoother surface than particle board which allows for a better finish. Kitchen – MDF outperforms chipboard because it is water resistant.
What does 22mm chipboard flooring weigh?
Specifications
| Colour | Green |
|---|---|
| Product thickness | 22mm |
| Product weight | 18.04kg |
| Product width | 600mm |
| Standard | EN 13986:2004 |
What is Egger P5 structural flooring?
EGGER P5 structural flooring boards forms the backbone of the EGGER Advanced Structural Flooring Boards. All boards are manufactured in accordance with BS EN 312.
What is Egger protect made of?
Manufactured to EN 312, EGGER Protect is made from EGGER P5 flooring grade chipboard. It has a hardwearing, anti-slip surface (tested in accordance with BS 7976-2) on the top and underside of the board, which helps to prevent moisture penetration.
How do I fit my Egger boards?
Simply fit your boards using EGGER Joint & Joist Adhesive and one of our two recommended methods of installation, depending on the project requirements and benefit from our unique Lifetime Guarantee.
Can Egger P5 boards be recycled?
Produced using locally sourced timber and recycled materials where ever possible, EGGER P5 boards provide a sustainable solution to your structural flooring needs. Once the board’s service life has come to an end, the boards can be easily recycled using our waste-wood recycling service, EGGER Timberpak.
