Oriented Strand board

SterlingOSB boards are made from precise strands averaging 120mm long and 25mm wide. The strands are dried, blended with resin binder and wax. The strands are laid in cross directional layers in a precisely oriented fashion. These form a large continuous mat.

SterlingOSB boards are made from precise strands averaging 120mm long and 25mm wide. The strands are dried, blended with resin binder and wax. The strands are laid in cross directional layers in a precisely oriented fashion. These form a large continuous mat.


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You will find this material in: Cabinet B

Geographic availability
Worldwide
Application and typical uses of the product

SterlingOSB is a versatile and easy to use wood-based panel product. The cross directional forming of the strands gives SterlingOSB its great strength, as does the consistency of the board with no knots or weak spots.

The resulting mat passes through a high heat and pressure press resulting in uniform and high quality panels that are then cooled and cut to size.

Typical uses include: timber frame housing, flat and pitched roofs, wall sheathing, dry lining anchorage, flooring, portable buildings, agricultural buildings, site hoarding, interior decorative panels, exhibition displays, shelving and racking and packaging/pallets/crating.

Breakdown of Product

95% Timber, 
5% Resin and Wax

Thermal conductivity (k) W/m°C or Thermal transmittance (U-value) - W/m2°C (If applicable)
k = 0.13 W/m°C
BIM Data
https://www.bimstore.co.uk/bim/Norbord-SterlingOSB
Is the resource Renewable or Finite?
renewable
Does the material need to be processed further or treated by the user
No
Buildability - how complex is installation? What skill level is required?
Dependent on intended use.
Deconstruction and Re-use

No

Disposal/ End of Life

Recycled

Types, textures, specifications and colours currently available
Many thicknesses are available from 8mm - 22mm. SterlingOSB is available with different finishes for various end-uses, as below: SterlingOSB3 SterlingOSB3 T&G – T&G for flooring. SterlingOSB RoofDek – T&G, sanded for roofing. SterlingOSB StrongFix – Pre-cut specially for C-stud dry lining support behind plasterboard. SterlingOSB SiteCoat – primed on one side for smooth application of paint or graphic on building site surrounds. SterlingOSB BuildBoard – primed and coated on both sides for internal and external use when a smoother board is required. SterlingOSB Fire Solutions – reduces fire spread in timber frame buildings.
Supplier Name
Norbord
Main Contact
Sales Team
Contact Address
Station Road, Cowie, Stirling, 
FK7 7BQ
Telephone Number
01786 812 921

Is this product certified?

FSC certified, BBA approved (OSB3 variant), CE marking

Lifespan of materials if maintained correctly (years)

30 years (depending on location and use)

Availability - how easy is it to source the material

Product is readily available in many UK builders’ merchants and DIY stores.