Architects Support

We have been a trusted OSB, particleboard, and MDF supplier to the UK construction industry for many decades and we are committed to supporting architects.

As one of the worlds leading manufacturers of engineered sustainable wood-based products, our OSB, particleboard, and MDF products are used extensively by architects in the construction, furniture, and DIY sectors. All our engineered wood panels have been certified as being net carbon negative which means that we lock up more carbon in our carbon negative building materials than we emit making them, helping housebuilders and the UK construction sector comply with net zero targets.

We are also committed to sourcing all our sustainable timber from responsibly managed forests, and all of our European manufacturing facilities produce OSB, particleboard and MDF products that are certified to Forest Stewardship Council standards.

Advantages of Timber Builds for Architects

Timber frame construction can be up to 30% faster than traditional masonry construction.
Timber is a renewable material that absorbs carbon dioxide while growing. It can be recycled or used as a bio fuel when finished with.
Timber is a natural material that uses less energy to produce than other forms of construction. It also contains a high level of insulation.
Timber frame structures can be prefabricated, with great advancements in off site construction techniques such as structural insulated panels.

“we employ the 11mm SterlingOSB Zero as a lining to the inside face of the 220mm wall structure to retain the Warmcel insulation and provide airtightness. Significantly, we ran independent ‘blind’ testing comparing the SterlingOSB Zero to one of its European made competitors and it came out as showing a variance of 20%.” Scott Reid – Makar homes