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Panel Guide

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The Panel Guide gives a complete overview of veneer and core plywoods, particleboard, oriented strand board (OSB) and fibreboard. It also gives guidance of panels in construction, storage, handling, environmental aspects and health and safety. 

Contents

Contents (0.98MB)

Foreword

Foreword (189KB)

Introduction

1.0 Introduction (1.84MB) 

Panels for use in Construction

2.1 Panels for Use in Construction (0.98MB)

2.2 Factors in Design (0.99MB)

2.3 Selection of Panels for Specific End Use: General Requirements (1MB)

2.4 Applications of Panels in Flooring (1.11MB)

2.5 Application of Panels in Flat Roof Decking (1.05MB)

2.6 Application in Pitched Roof (Sarking) (1.45MB)

2.7 Application of Panels in Structural Wall Sheathing (1.15MB)

2.8 Application of Panels in the Production of Box and I Beams (1MB)

2.9 Application of Panels in the Production of Formwork (1.04MB)

2.10 Application of Panels in Cladding, Facias and Soffits (1.91MB)

2.11 Application of Panels in Artchitectural Mouldings and Window Boards (1.41MB)

2.12 Application of Panels as Wall Linings and Partitions (1.67MB)

2.13 Application of Panels in Doors (1.11MB)

2.14 Application of Panels for Staircase Treads and Risers (0.98MB)

Panels for Non-Construction use 

3.1 Panels for Non Construction Use (0.98MB)

3.2 Panels Satisfying the "Requirements" for Non Construction Uses (3.12MB)

Storage, Handling, Cutting, Fixing and Finishing 

4.1 Storage, Handling, Cutting, Fixing and Finishing (997KB) -

4.2 Storage and Transportation (1.28MB)

4.3 Handling (1MB)

4.4 Cutting and Machining (1.63MB)

4.5 Fixing and Installation (1.38MB)

4.6 Joints and Joint Details (1.56MB)

4.7 Decoration and Finishing (1.03MB)

Environment 

5.1 Environmental Aspects (2.19MB)

5.2 Environmental Advantages of Wood (0.97MB)

5.3 Classification of raw materials used in the manufacture of wood based panels (0.97MB)

5.4 Recycled Wood (0.97MB)

5.5 Standards relating to the Environmental Characteristics of wood based Panels and/or their Constituent Materials (0.99MB)

5.6 Environmental Performances of Manufacturers and Products (1MB)

Health & Safety 

6.1 Health and Safety 999(KB)

6.2 Health and Safety Legislation (0.98MB)

6.3 Hazards Associated with Wood Based Panels (1.85MB)

6.4 Formaldehyde and Wood Based Panels (1MB)

References

7.0 References (999KB)

Annexes

Annex 1 Glossary of Terms (1.04MB)

Annex 2a Particle Board (Wood Chipboard) (2.24MB)

Annex 2b OSB (Oriented Strand Board) (3.78MB)

Annex 2c Cement Bonded Particleboard (CBPB) (4.66MB)

Annex 2d Plywood (2.13MB)

Annex 2e Dry Process Fibreboards (MDF) (2.25MB)

Annex 2f Wet Process Fibreboards (5.09MB)

Annex 2g Particleboard (Flaxboard) (1.03MB)

Annex 3 Code of Practice for Particleboard & Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Floating Floors (WPIF Industry Standard) (1.27MB)

Annex 4 Bibliography (1.09MB) Annex 5 Acknowledgements (0.98MB)