In the wettest of weather, building can carry on, with the H&S team reassured regarding slip-resistance, supported by the fact that the boards are able to accept heavy traffic on a busy site without the level of grip deteriorating.
Contractors can reduce the risks of slips and falls, while ensuring high technical performance, by selecting the upgraded version of a popular flooring product from the range of West Fraser, the leading UK manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products.
Able to withstand the vagaries of the British climate, as well as being immune to the spills of plaster or mortar that inevitably occur on site, CaberShield Eco boasts all of the inherent qualities of CaberFloor P5, as well as representing the latest sustainable solution for creating high specification, weather-resistant floor installations. The new portfolio ensures safety for carpenters and other trades, especially when working at height - either during installation as a temporarily exposed floor area, or as a purpose built deck/platform.
As West Fraser describes it to the industry, these new waterproof panels ensure that contractors can "keep building even with the roof off." In fact, the manufacturer now promises an extended 60 days' durability for CaberShield Eco if correctly fixed using the recommended adhesive. So, in the wettest of weather, building can carry on, with the H&S team reassured regarding slip-resistance, supported by the fact that the boards are able to accept heavy traffic on a busy site without the level of grip deteriorating.
As with CaberFloor P5, CaberShield Eco sheets are 100 percent recyclable at the end of life and feature a solvent-free, single-sided UV resistant coating to the upper surface - so will not deteriorate even in strong sunshine, which again reduces the risk of slip- related accidents. In practice, the solvent-free single component polyurethane CaberFix D4 glue also offers the advantage of eliminating those irritating squeaks when applied as a ‘joint and joist' solution.
CaberShield ECO sheets are manufactured in one size - 22 x 600 x 1200mm - with an all-round T&G edge profile. The product is both FSC- and CE-certified and is ideal for humid environments in commercial as well as residential applications, across both new-build and refurbishment sectors.
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 (C012533) and created from locally grown timber, cutting embodied carbon from transportation. For further information, call 01786 812 921 or visit Uk.westfraser.com