Order OSB, MDF and chipboard for delivery in South Shields

Choosing from our OSB, MDF and chipboard range

• 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.
• OSB3Load-bearing board for humid conditions: floors, roofs, sheathing and site hoardings.

A quick quantity check

Decking 15 m² with 2440 × 1220 mm sheets takes 6 sheets including 10% for cutting. In P5 chipboard flooring (2400 × 600 mm) the same floor takes 12 boards.

Getting the right 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.

Delivery to South Shields: what helps

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

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• In summer South Shields gets around 17h 22m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Common questions from South Shields

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 size are flooring boards?

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to South Shields?

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.

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

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.