OSB, MDF & Chipboard delivery in Ipswich

Which OSB, MDF and chipboard can you order in Ipswich?

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

Things to check before you order

Which flooring?

P5 chipboard flooring is the standard moisture-resistant floor deck. 18 mm is common at 400 mm joist centres and 22 mm at 600 mm centres, but follow the maker's span table.

Cutting MDF safely

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

How much will you need?

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.

Getting OSB, MDF and chipboard onto your Ipswich site

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

• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• In summer Ipswich gets around 16h 45m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

Your questions answered

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.

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.

Do you deliver OSB, MDF and chipboard to trades and homeowners in Ipswich?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Do you deliver OSB, MDF and chipboard to Ipswich?

Yes. We deliver across Ipswich, including IP1, IP4, IP2, IP3. Ipswich is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.