Board · 9–33 mm
Timber-Based Composite — indicative fig. C·46
Fire Combustible CombustibleEmbodied carbon 0.29kgCO₂e/kg LowCompressive 12 StructuralDesign life 15yr
Economical engineered wood panel for interior applications, with mechanical properties defined in EN 312.
01 Physical
Density 650
Specific gravity 0.65
Porosity 45
Water absorption 75
Hardness 2.5
UV resistance Poor
Chemical resistance Moderate
pH tolerance 5-9
Surface roughness 6
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 8
Compressive strength 12
Flexural strength 10.5-11MPa
Shear strength 0.30-0.40MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.25
Impact resistance 2.5
Creep resistance Moderate
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.12
Specific heat 1700
Thermal expansion 8
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Combustible
Fire resistance level None
Ignition temp 260
Flame spread index 7
Smoke dev. index 3
Heat release rate 120
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 0.29
Carbon footprint 450
Embodied energy 8.5
Water footprint 300
Recyclability 80
Recycled content 85
Renewable content 92
Circular score 7
VOC emissions 0.05
Toxicity rating Low
LEED contribution 2
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 15
Maintenance interval 5
Warranty period 10
Material cost (range) 20-45
Material cost (per unit) 30
Lead time 1-3
Lifecycle cost 180
Annual maintenance 2
Market availability Excellent
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Cost-effective compared to solid timber and plywood
- Uniform density and thickness
- Excellent machinability with standard woodworking tools
- Smooth surface ideal for laminating/veneering
- No grain direction - consistent properties in all directions
- Available in large sheet sizes (up to 3660mm x 1830mm)
- Good screw-holding capacity in face
- Utilises wood waste - environmentally efficient
- Locally manufactured in Australia
- Available with low formaldehyde emissions (E0 grade)
Constraints
- Poor moisture resistance (standard grades)
- Susceptible to thickness swelling when wet
- Lower strength than plywood or solid timber
- Edge requires sealing/banding for finish
- Formaldehyde emissions in lower grades
- Not suitable for exterior use
- Heavy compared to some alternatives
- Poor edge screw-holding capacity
- Susceptible to termite and fungal attack if moisture >18%
- Creates fine dust when machining
08 Applications
A1 Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry substrates
A2 Furniture manufacturing
A3 Shelving systems
A4 Shop fitting and retail displays
A5 Office workstations
A6 Substrate for laminating and veneering
A7 Interior wall linings (non-structural)
A8 Flooring underlayment (specific grades)
A9 Door cores
A10 Exhibition and display panels
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.