Strandboard is a high-density substrate, which blends practical and creative elements together for a variety of uses in residential and commercial applications.
When you need to cover large areas quickly and provide a more rigid floor surface, choose “Tongue & Groove” to give an excellent base for tiles, carpet or vinyl. Or use “Square Edge” when a clear finish is required. With Strandboard, you’ll experience the benefits of timber, providing warmth underfoot and a forgiving surface. Often, it is used effectively on decorative wall panels, ceilings and stairway construction.
What Others Have To Say…
‘Strandboard’s striking textured appearance looks stunning when it is colour washed and used for ceilings. We specified colour washed Strandboard for the Textilia and Athena showrooms, with another prime consideration being the efficiency of the span size we could obtain from the sheets’. – Kerry Avery, Avery Team Architecture Ltd, Auckland
‘We are in the business of building robust and impact resilient floors to take on the rigorous activities of all indoor sports. The finished result always looks great and our clients are impressed with the structural performance, as well as the durability of the surface.’ – Peter Fonda, Grand Aarow Sports Floors, Brisbane
Exceptional Performance
Strandboard’s high density means it is second to none for impact resistance. However, it’s low weight to density ratio makes it the lightest and strongest sheet flooring product on the market. It’s made from timber flakes rather than chips, so the product has strength and durability. So it’s the perfect choice for commercial applications. Create a robust finish with a rich ambiance for heavy traffic areas such as bars, retail showrooms and gyms.
The Key to Your Success
Strandboard is the key to success in saving time, money and your reputation. Available in a range of sheet sizes and thicknesses, there is a size to suit, making your projects cost effective and quick to install. The sheets can be nailed or screwed directly to joists or an existing substrate. The manufacturing process is highly sophisticated and carried out under stringent quality controlled conditions. This enables our customers to have peace of mind in guaranteed performance delivery.
Innovate with Confidence
For an enviable, stunning result on floors, walls and ceilings or stairways, simply complete with a stain or colour wash of your choice. The colour will dramatically enhance the decorative nature of the board, providing an affordable way to create a variety of looks, from urban cool to sophisticated chic. Leave it unsanded for extra pattern definition.
Handling and Storage
- Avoid damage to face and edges.
- Always stack horizontally, supported by gluts at 1200mm maximum centres, laid on a flat, level and dry surface.
- For short term storage on site, protect from direct weather exposure with tarpaulins or similar.
- To prevent moisture build up under covers ensure there is proper air circulation around the pack.
Design considerations:
“Square Edge” and “Tongue & Groove” must not be used as a substrate for decking or flooring membranes or in spa pools and sauna rooms. In addition, “Tongue & Groove” must not be used as an uncovered floor solution.
Exposure to weather
The recommended maximum period of exposure to weather is 8 weeks.
This includes anytime the product is unprotected e.g.: during transport, site storage or construction period.
Installation
For instructions on installation please refer to the Strandboard Brochure.
Where applicable, specific products from our Company have been appraised by the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) – an independent body that tests and appraises products and materials for the building industry. Our BRANZ appraisals can be found on the links below:
