OSB, MDF & Chipboard delivery in Berkhamsted

What OSB, MDF and chipboard can we deliver to Berkhamsted?

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

Estimating your OSB, MDF and chipboard

Decking 12 m² with 2440 × 1220 mm sheets takes 5 sheets including 10% for cutting. In P5 chipboard flooring (2400 × 600 mm) the same floor takes 10 boards.

Things to check before you order

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.

Planning the drop in Berkhamsted

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

• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• With roughly 7h 47m of daylight in Berkhamsted around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Questions about OSB, MDF and chipboard delivery in Berkhamsted

Can you deliver OSB, MDF and chipboard to a site with restricted access in Berkhamsted?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

Is MDF waterproof?

No. Moisture-resistant MDF handles humid rooms better than standard MDF but must still be sealed and kept out of direct water.

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.

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

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.