MEDITE SMARTPLY launches safe working surface OSB panel
2 February 2022MEDITE SMARTPLY has launched SMARTPLY SURE STEP – a new tongue and groove, structural OSB/3 panel with improved slip resistance and durability – providing a safer working surface for those on construction sites.
This innovative, lightweight panel for flooring and roof decking, boasts improved performance during the construction phase of projects. Its unique, UV cured specialist coating, which is manufactured in-house at SMARTPLY, is designed to sustain the effects of the weather and construction foot traffic while reducing the slip risk even in wet conditions – this brings improved durability and slip resistance to the panel in all site conditions.
“We are delighted to introduce SMARTPLY SURE STEP to the marketplace as part of our specialist SMARTPLY range,” said Rebecca Goldsmith, product marketing executive. “We are constantly thinking of new ways our products can benefit the construction industry and our customers. One of the things our customers and end users have shown great interest in is a protected OSB panel that would provide some weather resistance.
“SMARTPLY SURE STEP is an innovative, high performance panel that provides improved durability and has a low slip risk, which supports a safer future for timber buildings.”
SMARTPLY SURE STEP is manufactured in accordance with EN 300 and is a load bearing panel for use in humid conditions. It can withstand exposure to the weather for up to 42 days without degradation.
It is ideal for applications such as flooring or roof decking, or where improved durability, temporary protection, reduced edge swelling and surface degradation is required on projects. The panel is available in large sizes and its tongue and groove edges allow the panels to easily slide into place.
In addition, SMARTPLY SURE STEP can be used in numerous sectors such as modular, steel frame and timber construction, offsite manufacturing and temporary decking.
