West Fraser's CaberMDF In The House

From furniture to architectural mouldings,  and radiator covers to panelling, MDF  can be seen, or unseen, in many places around the modern  home. When it comes to consistency,  quality and ease of use, West Fraser's CaberMDF leads the way with its legendary performance and popularity; the brand was first produced in 1966.

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CaberMDF is designed as a  cost-efficient, versatile alternative to hardwood, without the inherent knots or grains. Stable and dense,  the panels have a high-quality surface, are strong, resist impact and accept fasteners securely. They  are easy to work  and can be  sawn, drilled, shaped, and routed cleanly with minimum fuss, using hand or machine tools. When it comes to appearance, quality finishes are easily achieved, and the smooth surface of the panels is ideal for painting, veneers or  paper foils.

CaberMDF can be used  to form architectural features,  fascias, shelves, fitted units, wardrobes and kitchen and bathroom furniture - including door and drawer fronts as well as carcassing.

West Fraser's comprehensive five-strong CaberMDF  range allows the perfect matching of panel to application. For general purpose use, CaberMDF Trade is a  versatile, lightweight board, which is ideal where weight is a factor.  CaberMDF Trade MR offers the same benefits  but with the added advantage of moisture resistance for wet or humid environments.

Where there is a need for premium quality and detailed working, CaberMDF Pro provides incredibly consistent density,  ensuring cutting and routing need minimal finishing. CaberMDF Pro MR offers the further benefit of moisture resistance.

The ultimate product in the range is  CaberMDF Industrial which is  moisture resistant and designed specifically for the production of high-grade furniture and fittings. It is ideal for deep routing and its consistent close-grained texture ensures clean edges and surfaces that will take advanced finishing techniques.

Beyond the advantages and practicalities of using CaberMDF, the materials and processes used to manufacture the product offer the reassurance of being sustainable. West Fraser's range of board products is available in a wide selection of sizes to minimise  waste. All timber used is responsibly sourced and FSC certified.

The panels are manufactured in the UK from locally grown timber and are  net carbon negative.  Additionally,  all of West Fraser's UK mills have obtained the coveted ISO 14001 environmental accreditation. Samples of all West Fraser construction panels can be ordered on the website Uk.westfraser.com.  For further information, please call 01786 812 921 or visit Uk.westfraser.com