“The idea was to highlight the functionality and form of the materials used. By choosing an industrial wood – a raw material usually meant to be hidden – we were also seeking to express all of the small details we had created. Architecture makes sense when design explores the different scales, and, in a way, we are paying tribute to the manufacturer’s creativity. Significantly, OSB is quite warm and it complements steel.” – Florent Chagny Architecture on his use of SterlingOSB Zero in a compact Parisian apartment.
“I liked the texture of SterlingOSB Zero and its warm colour variation; this is emphasised by the morning sun to give the space a warm glow.” – Architect Daniele Sini, of AU Studio, used OSB in his family home.
For architects looking to specify a versatile high performance engineered wood panel with exceptional sustainability credentials, SterlingOSB Zero offers the perfect solution. The product is the only UK-manufactured OSB with zero-added formaldehyde and is stronger than ply, with no knots, voids or risk of delamination. Visually, it has a raw appeal that provides a natural and contemporary look.
OSB (Oriented Strand Board) is formed of flakes or strands of timber bonded in cross-directional layers that are pressed together mechanically. The resulting structurally-engineered panels are available in a range that includes various profiles and finishes while meeting all building standards. Suiting a diversity of applications from roofing, flooring and hoarding to timber frame construction, the boards are also ideal for retail and other commercial projects such as building displays and partitions.
A clear rival to plywood, OSB has grown a reputation for being affordable, reliable and time saving. It has long been a hidden and important functional component of buildings and now architects also specify it to add style, warmth and character to spaces.
The SterlingOSB Zero range comprises three distinct options that provide architectural solutions right through the design, specification and construction processes. SterlingOSB Zero OSB 3 is a precision-engineered board for structural use in load bearing and challenging conditions. SterlingOSB Zero OSB Tongue & Groove is tailored to flat roof decking and flooring applications. SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus has all the benefits of SterlingOSB Zero but with the added advantage of being created to be the perfect solution for site hoarding and displays. Pre-primed on one side in white or grey, it is a blank canvas for graphics and marketing messages.
With the pressure on architects to address the climate emergency and specify products with strong environmental credentials, SterlingOSB Zero not only has zero-added formaldehyde but is FSC® (C012533) certified and is manufactured in Scotland from sustainable locally grown timber, meaning fewer carbon miles are clocked up in transportation.
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