Compressed Paper Board
A durable surface made of FSC Certified or Recycled paper from certified managed forests throughout North America. The paper pulp is treated with resin, cross-linked, pressed and baked to create solid sheets.
Geographic availability
Worldwide
Origin / Location of manufacturing / Processing plant
USA
Application and typical uses of the product
Range of interior and exterior applications including furniture, cabinetry, shopfitting, cladding, consumer products, signage, retail displays, restaurant tables, bar tops, and worktops.
Breakdown of Product
65% Paper / 35% Resin
Embodied energy (Processing plant emissions). How much energy is used to produce the product? kWh per annum or kgCO2
Refer to EPD
% Recycled Content
All recycled colours (except r50) have 100% recycled paper
Thermal conductivity (k) W/m°C or Thermal transmittance (U-value) - W/m2°C (If applicable)
n/a
Is the resource Renewable or Finite?
renewable
Does the material need to be processed further or treated by the user
Not always but may be preferred
Buildability - how complex is installation? What skill level is required?
Most fabrication is completed by a competent joiner/fabricator
Deconstruction and Re-use
The material can be reused or repurposed at the end of its initial life
Disposal/ End of Life
Sheets should be reused or repurposed, much like a very hard wood. Alternatively it should be sent to a suitable facility for disposal
Types, textures, specifications and colours currently available
Sheets can be processed and machined in a variety of ways to achieve different textures and finishes
Supplier Name
Richlite (USA)
Main Contact
Scott Campbell
Contact Address
Surface Matter, 29 Westgate Street, London, E8 3RL
Telephone Number
0203 700 3866
Email
info@surfacematter.co.uk
Website
Is this product certified?
Yes
Lifespan of materials if maintained correctly (years)
Lifetime residential warranty. 20 year commercial warranty
Availability - how easy is it to source the material
Stocked in the UK