OSB, MDF & Chipboard for Basildon, delivered to site

Choosing from our OSB, MDF and chipboard range

• P5 chipboard flooringMoisture-resistant tongue-and-groove floor decking.
• HardboardThin sheets for protection and backing.
• OSB3Load-bearing board for humid conditions: floors, roofs, sheathing and site hoardings.
• OSB3 tongue and grooveFlooring-grade OSB that locks together over joists.

Quantities: a worked example

Decking 24 m² with 2440 × 1220 mm sheets takes 9 sheets including 10% for cutting. In P5 chipboard flooring (2400 × 600 mm) the same floor takes 19 boards.

Before your Basildon delivery arrives

Sheets come in packs on the lorry bed, crane-lifted or hand-offloaded. Basildon is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• With roughly 7h 49m of daylight in Basildon around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Before you order OSB, MDF and chipboard

OSB or plywood?

OSB3 is usually cheaper and fine for most structural decking in humid conditions. Plywood is stiffer, takes fixings near edges better and performs better where it may get wet.

Cutting MDF safely

MDF dust is fine; cut with extraction and wear suitable respiratory protection.

Questions about OSB, MDF and chipboard delivery in Basildon

Can OSB get wet?

OSB3 copes with humid conditions and short exposure during construction, but it should not be left in the rain for long or used where it stays wet.

What chipboard flooring should I use?

P5 moisture-resistant tongue-and-groove chipboard. 18 mm is common on joists at 400 mm centres and 22 mm at 600 mm centres.

Can I add other materials to my Basildon delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from OSB, MDF and chipboard to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

How soon can OSB, MDF and chipboard be delivered in Basildon?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.