1 FOREWORD Herein contains the industry's widest selection of wood-based panels compiled from rigorous research, decades of proven industry knowledge and with a keen understanding of Earth's natural resources. Our collection of substrates are engineered to meet specific demands of a wide range of applications and complies to international safety and environmental standards. Rely on our 35 years of innovation and technical expertise to select the ideal board. Within this catalogue you will find all the information you need to build possibilities into reality. Accept nothing less. CONTENTS Ecology and Environment 1 Basic Terms and Definitions 3 Substrate Selection Guide 7 1 PLYWOOD 13 4 ORIENTED STRAND BOARD PLY Premier 13 OSB Premier 33 PLY Hydra+ 13 OSB Climate 33 PLY Climate 14 OSB Ply 34 PLY Flameshield 14 OSB PB 34 PLY Curve 15 SOLID TIMBER JOINTS Multiply 15 5 STJ Plank 37 PLY Endurance 16 STJ Joint 37 WOOD-BASED FIBREBOARDS 2 STJ Blockboard 38 MDF Premier 19 MDF Hydra+ 19 6 AGGLOMERATED CORK BOARD MDF Climate 20 Cork 39 MDF Flameshield 20 COMPACT BOARD MDF Tricoya 21 7 CompacWood 41 MDF Forescolor 23 HDF Tubular 27 HDF Honeycomb 27 3 PARTICLE BOARD Transport, Handling and Storage 43 PB Premier 29 Acclimatisation 44 PB Hydra+ 29 General Woodworking Guidelines 45 PB Ultralight 30 4 Ecology and the Environment Reduction in Energy Consumption. Driven by sustainable development, Panelogue’s range of wood- The low coefficient of thermal conductivity in wood helps to ventilate ENGINEERED WOOD. ENHANCED PROPERTIES. based panels are perfectly suited for sustainable spaces where and keep our houses cool in hot climates. It is also an ideal material THE 21ST CENTURY BUILDING MATERIAL. COUNTLESS APPLICATIONS. ecology and urbanisation can progress in parallel. for sound absorption due to its innate chemical composition in lignin and cellulose that absorb sound waves. Dimensional Stability and Structural Integrity. Research in wood processing has resulted in an advent of different WOOD. THE ONLY RENEWABLE AND CARBON Engineered wood products improve upon many of the inherent methods to overcome traditional wood disadvantages such as fire POSITIVE BUILDING MATERIAL. During production, compared to most other building materials such structural advantages of wood by removing natural defects such safety, moisture and humidity concerns, increasing the number of as metal, engineered wood panels are manufactured using much as knots, slope of grain and splits. These sections are dispersed application in which wood can be used. The bulk of our raw materials used is wood, one of the only sustainable lesser energy. The lower weight of wood also results in significant throughout the veneer assembly or have been removed altogether, raw materials that is used in the smallest toy to the tallest skyscraper. reduction to transport material weight in compared to other material. making it more consistent and predictable. Some of these enhancements include: It bears considerable energy potential obtained from solar energy (about 5 MWh/m³ wood biomass). SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY ALLOWS BUILDING Plywood and oriented strand board (OSB), both built with a cross- • Fire Retardance WITHOUT COMPROMISE. laminated structure, distribute the load along the grain, increasing Years of research have amounted to chemicals that can slow down A Renewable Source of Raw Material. the strength of wood in along both axes. This enables them to carry the spread of flame as well as lower the heat of the board. The use of renewable wood has a positive impact on environmental Ideas that Change the Economics of Deforestation. greater loads over longer spans, produce a larger and integrated protection and reduces the need for mining non-renewable raw composite unit that is stronger and stiffer than the sum of its parts. • Water Resistance materials (lime, clay, stones etc.) Responsibly sourced wood is the Eighteen percent of humanity's contribution to greenhouse gas With improved adhesive technology, we are able to engineer wood only carbon neutral building material available. The preservation of emissions worldwide is the result of deforestation. Quality that Exceeds Expectations to be more resilient towards expansion. plantation forests contributes to the stability of the earth’s climate Consistency of the material is the key advantage of engineered wood. and protect the wildlife within. In countries with deforestation issues, we are continuing to find ways Fabricated with high manufacturing standards, wood generally do • Low Formaldehyde Emissions to provide better value for the forest by encouraging very fast growth not shrink, warp, cup, crown, or twist. Quality assurance programs As research grows, new formaldehyde free resins are constantly Carbon Dioxide Capture and Sequestration. cycles – 10, 12, 15 year-old trees that make these products and allow are performed during manufacturing to ensure final products are of being commercialized so that safe and VOC free wood enters our When considering eco-friendly building materials, wood is the us to build at this scale. uniform strength and stiffness. living spaces. perfect material of choice as it stores more carbon dioxide than produced during its manufacturing process, contributing significantly There are models for sustainable forestry that allow us to cut trees Engineered Wood Uses Fast Growing Trees. • Termite Repellant to environmental conservation. properly. Panelogue's building materials are manufactured primarily We use plantation logs that consists of younger trees, because these Chemical treatments and termite behavioral research has helped us from wood originating from logs certified with FSC or PEFC systems, can mature and be replaced very quickly. The rate of deforestation understand termite occurrences to enact preventive measures and When wood is made into a building, a piece of furniture or into which are controlling bodies of ecological and sustainable forestry is much lower than that caused by other wood products. Plantation early detection. that wooden toy, it actually has an amazing capacity to store the management. logs' rapid turnover allows more cost effective harvesting compared carbon and provide us with a sequestration. One cubic meter of to traditional timber products. With these enhanced properties, Panelogue panels can be applied wood will store one tonne of carbon dioxide. For managing our When you partner with Panelogue, know that you are getting panels to a broad variety of projects and uses beyond that of typical wood, carbon footprint, our two solutions to reduce our emissions and find with a purpose. No Part of the Tree Left Unused, No Compromise on Aesthetics making them a strong, cost-effective and versatile sustainable storage. Thankfully, wood does both. For engineered wood panels, the conversion-rate from tree to useful building material for the future. material can be 80 to 90 percent, compared with only about 40 percent for solid timber. The look of solid timber can be attained through the use of plantation-timber veneers. 1 2 BASIC TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Moisture resistant classifications Hydra+ Series FIRE retardant classifications FlameShield Series | Class ‘1’ FR and Above Humidity and Moisture Resistant Boards Humidity and Moisture Resistance Boards Panelogue boards are categorised according to their material Extend the application of your furniture with added high moisture In a densely populated city and high rise apartments, fire retardant The FlameShield Series represent our range of products achieving a characteristics which follows closely to the requirements of resistant characteristics imbued into your panel. For damp areas, we materials have become an indispensable requirement as a preventive fire resistant rating of Class ‘1’ or better. Designed specifically for European EN 636 standards for the use of wood-based panels for have developed a new enhanced Water Boil Proof (WBP) construction measure for fire ignition and compartmentation as well as to facilitate situations where fire retardant properties are a requirement, our structural and non-structural applications under dry, humid and to further increase a typical panel’s resistance to high-moisture areas. escape routes in the case of an emergency. It is no wonder that most boards are certified reputable laboratories and can be further tested outdoor environments. This is especially targeted at tropical countries or developments near countries have a strict guidelines of fire safety codes that architects in TÜV SÜD PSB Singapore. A certificate of conformity may be large bodies of water. and builders have to follow. issued and applied for if required. It is essential to identify application areas with high humidity, where moisture resistance is a necessity to prolong the longevity and Our Hydra+ panels have been tested to WBP standards so that it Understanding the reaction of timber when exposed to flame as well integrity of your construction. The panel is the pillar to the lifespan doesn’t delaminate or rot when exposed to water for a period of as experimenting with fire retardant salts and chemicals helps to of your project. time. Recommended uses include kitchen units, benchtops, shelving, improve the usability of wood in living spaces. cupboards, standard bathroom vanities and washtub areas. The table below helps to first identify areas with different degrees Heating timber above 280°C causes decomposition or pyrolysis of moisture contact. Then, to select the type of panel most suitable Look for the Hydra+ mark to ensure