Board · 3–32 mm
Timber-Based Composite — indicative fig. C·47
Fire Combustible CombustibleEmbodied carbon -0.80kgCO₂e/kg Stores carbonCompressive 10-15MPa StructuralDesign life 25yr
Dense, smooth fibreboard panel for interior use; consistent machining and finishing performance.
01 Physical
Density 690-770kg/m3
Specific gravity 0.75-0.85
Porosity 45-55%
Water absorption 15-35%
Hardness 400-600
UV resistance Low
Chemical resistance Moderate
pH tolerance 5-9
Surface roughness 3-10µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 0.5-0.7MPa
Compressive strength 10-15MPa
Flexural strength 22-27MPa
Shear strength 0.60-0.70MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.25
Impact resistance Low-Medium
Creep resistance Low
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.12-0.15W/m·K
Specific heat 2200J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 8-12×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Combustible
Fire resistance level Not rated
Ignition temp 280-300°C
Flame spread index 7-8
Smoke dev. index 3-5
Heat release rate 120-150
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon -0.8
Carbon footprint -600 to -750
Embodied energy 9-11MJ/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 0-20%
Renewable content 82-87%
VOC emissions ≤0.5
Toxicity rating Low
LEED contribution Materials credits eligible
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 25-50
Maintenance interval 5-10
Warranty period 0-10
Material cost (range) $15-80
Material cost (per unit) $25-45
Lead time Immediate-7 days
Annual maintenance $0-5
Market availability Readily available
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Uniform density enables consistent machining
- Smooth surface ideal for painting and laminating
- No grain direction allowing flexible design
- Excellent screw holding in face
- Available in E0 low-emission grades
- Wide thickness range available
- Cost-effective compared to solid timber
- FSC/PEFC certified options available
Constraints
- Poor moisture resistance in standard grades
- Not suitable for exterior applications
- Permanent thickness swell when wet
- Requires edge sealing to prevent moisture ingress
- Dust extraction essential during machining
- Lower structural strength than plywood
- Heavy compared to alternative panels
- Cannot be used in wet areas without HMR grade
08 Applications
A1 Interior wall linings
A2 Cabinet construction and furniture
A3 Drawer bottoms and backing boards
A4 Architraves and skirting boards
A5 Shop fitting and display units
A6 Acoustic panels (perforated variants)
A7 Decorative mouldings
A8 Door cores
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.