OSB, MDF & Chipboard delivered to Gateshead

Our OSB, MDF and chipboard range for Gateshead jobs

• Standard MDFSmooth, stable sheets for internal joinery and shelving.
• Moisture-resistant MDFFor bathrooms, kitchens and window boards.
• OSB3 tongue and grooveFlooring-grade OSB that locks together over joists.
• OSB3Load-bearing board for humid conditions: floors, roofs, sheathing and site hoardings.
• HardboardThin sheets for protection and backing.

Estimating your OSB, MDF and chipboard

Decking 10 m² with 2440 × 1220 mm sheets takes 4 sheets including 10% for cutting. In P5 chipboard flooring (2400 × 600 mm) the same floor takes 8 boards.

Planning the drop in Gateshead

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

• In summer Gateshead gets around 17h 22m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around NE8 are priced to the exact address.

Choosing OSB, MDF and chipboard

Cutting MDF safely

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

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.

OSB, MDF & Chipboard questions

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

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.

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 Gateshead 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.

What is OSB3?

OSB3 is oriented strand board graded for load-bearing use in humid conditions under BS EN 300. It is the common grade for floors, roofs and sheathing.