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27 June 2014

Caberdek - when you need a floor for all seasons

Pictured is Norbord's Caberdek being used in a refurbishment

When refurbishing buildings, and specifically floors, many housebuilders use a system of tongue-and-groove particleboard panels; and Norbord's Caberdek is one of the UK's leading brands.

Made from moisture-resistant P5 grade particleboard, Caberdek has a tough non-slip plastic coating on its upper surface to protect the board from damage or dirt resulting from following trades, such as plastering.

The protective film is also capable of protecting boards which are exposed to the elements up to 42 days following installation. Once the building is finished, the film is simply peeled off to reveal a pristine surface ready for carpeting or other floor finishes.

Caberdek comprises easy-to-handle 2400mm x 600mm panels produced in thicknesses of 18mm and 22 mm. Suitable for fixing to traditional sawn timber or engineered-timber joists, including metal-web joists, Caberdek can be fixed with nails, screws or, for the best results, with Norbord's own specially-formulated adhesives.

Many builders now employ the Caberfix Pro Kit, a powerful sealing and fixing system for installing Caberdek flooring. This system consists of Caberfix T&G adhesive, Caberfix Joint&Joist adhesive and Caberfix Tape.

Caberfix T&G is specially formulated to produce strong bonds between adjacent panels along the tongue-and-groove joint. Caberfix Joint&Joist is a high-strength polymer adhesive which remains flexible after curing and is designed to fix a Caberdek floor to the supporting joists.

Replacing mechanical fixings, Caberfix Joint&Joist speeds up installation and produces a floor which is guaranteed free of squeaks and creaks. Its flexibility also contributes to noise attenuation, thus aiding in the floor's conformity with Part E of the Building Regulations governing the passage of noise.

Caberfix Tape seals the joints to prevent moisture degrading the T&G adhesives. For floors which are likely to be exposed to the elements during freezing conditions, Norbord's special Xtreme tape is recommended.

For further information on Norbord, please call 01786 812 921 or visitwww.norbord.co.uk.

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With compliments:
Alison Relf
Taylor Alden Ltd
Unit 2, Temple Place
247 The Broadway
London
SW19 1SD
Tel: 020 8543 3866
Email: alison@tayloralden.co.uk