Order OSB, MDF and chipboard for delivery in Risca

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

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

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.

Choosing OSB, MDF and chipboard

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.

Delivery to Risca: what helps

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

• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• With roughly 7h 48m of daylight in Risca around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

OSB, MDF & Chipboard questions

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.

What size are flooring boards?

Chipboard flooring is commonly 2400 × 600 mm with tongue-and-groove on all four edges.

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

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Risca?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.