Apex Timber Frame Champions SterlingOSB Zero Across High‑performance Timber And SIPs Projects

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A recent project in Surrey showcased Apex’s full design‑to‑install capability: a SIPS timber frame system supplied and installed for a developer constructing two new‑build, single‑storey, five‑bedroom homes. Designed to achieve excellent insulation performance and airtightness, all SIP panels were fully designed, engineered, and manufactured in‑house by Apex. As with all Apex timber frame builds, SterlingOSB Zero was used extensively to sheath the external wall panels, contributing significantly to the homes’ structural strength, airtight envelope, and long‑term resilience.

Roofing under construction with OSB sheathing on several houses, scaffolding, and a bright blue sky with clouds.

Apex Timber Frame, a leading specialist in timber frame and SIPs construction, delivers high‑efficiency, airtight, and structurally robust building systems nationwide with SterlingOSB Zero remaining the trusted, standard sheathing material for the company’s timber frame projects. It is used for primary sheathing for external wall panels, airtightness layers within the building envelope, and structural support.

Elevated view of a house under construction with unfinished plywood walls and room framing on a concrete slab.

With 17 years of experience, Apex supplies systems for self‑builders, small developers, and medium‑sized construction firms and blends precision manufacturing with practical, on‑site experience to deliver dependable, energy‑efficient timber solutions.

Unfinished plywood room under construction with skylights, a small window, and blue sky visible above a cinder block base.

Tom Dawson of Apex comments, “We specify SterlingOSB Zero for many reasons. The board is proven in timber frame construction, delivers consistent, dependable performance, and supports structural and airtightness requirements demanded by modern standards. In addition, it is fully compatible with our manufacturing and on‑site installation methods.

All West Fraser panel products produced in the UK are net carbon negative and manufactured in mills that have obtained the coveted environmental ISO 14001 accreditation. Responsibly sourced, the panels are FSC certified and created from locally grown timber, cutting the embodied carbon associated with transportation. For further information, call 01786 812 921 or visit Uk.westfraser.com