{"product_id":"18mm-p5-moisture-resistant-chipboard-flooring-tg4","title":"18mm P5 Moisture Resistant Chipboard Flooring TG4","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sis-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sis-product-title\"\u003e18mm P5 Moisture Resistant Chipboard Flooring T\u0026amp;G – 2400 x 600mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sis-section sis-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18mm CaberFloor P5 is a high-strength, moisture-resistant P5 particleboard flooring panel for dry domestic flooring on new-build and refurbishment projects. With a tongue and groove edge on all sides for close fitting joints providing a strong, stable floor deck. Each TG4 sheet measures 2400 x 600 x 18mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18mm CaberFloor P5 is suitable for joists at centres of up to 450mm and provides an excellent subfloor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-performance-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-performance-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBoard Thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-performance-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2400 x 600mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSheet Size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-performance-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.44m²\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCoverage Per Sheet*\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-performance-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTG4\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e4-Edge T\u0026amp;G Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sis-small-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sis-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-strength P5 flooring board\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for domestic flooring applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture-resistant particleboard\u003c\/strong\u003e for appropriate flooring applications where a P5 board is specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTongue and groove on all four edges\u003c\/strong\u003e for accurately aligned, closely fitting joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable and durable\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered flooring panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an excellent surface for subsequent acoustic underlays or floor finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18mm board is suitable for joists at centres of up to 450mm when installed in accordance with manufacturers guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT\u0026amp;G construction can remove the need for intermediate support between joists, subject to correct board positioning and support of any overhanging short edges.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sis-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18mm CaberFloor P5 is intended primarily for floor construction. CaberFloor P5 for dry domestic floors, domestic new-build projects and refurbishment work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18mm TG4 version is particularly suited to suspended timber floor construction where joist spacing does not exceed the manufacturer's stated 450mm centres. It can also form part of suitable flooring build-ups where a strong particleboard deck is required before the final floor covering is installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sis-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaberFloor P5 creates a structural floor deck from precision-engineered particleboard panels. The profiled tongue-and-groove edges interlock adjacent boards, helping distribute loads and maintain alignment across the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor joisted floors, the boards are laid with their long edges running across the joists and arranged in a staggered pattern. Manufacturing recommends bonding the boards to the joists and applying adhesive within the tongue-and-groove joints to increase joint integrity and help minimise floor movement and creaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sis-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaberFloor P5 is a high-strength P5 particleboard flooring panel with a moisture-resistant specification. This product is the 18mm version with a TG4 profile, meaning the tongue-and-groove joint is machined around all four board edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished board measures 2400mm long by 600mm wide by 18mm thick. Unlike a square-edged sheet, the interlocking TG4 profile is specifically designed to form continuous flooring decks with secure joints between adjacent boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sis-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sis-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaberFloor P5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Fraser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP5 particleboard flooring panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2400mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal area per sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.44m²*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTG4 – tongue and groove on four edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum stated joist centres for 18mm board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP5 moisture-resistant flooring grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry domestic, domestic new build and refurbishment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelling unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull pallet quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 sheets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight per sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFire classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcoustic rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo standalone acoustic rating supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sis-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition the boards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store the boards in the installation environment for at least 48 hours before laying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the joists.\u003c\/strong\u003e Joists should be dry and the floor should not be installed in wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the board direction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Install TG4 boards with their long edges running across the joists and lay successive boards in a staggered pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply joist adhesive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a continuous 6mm bead of CaberFix Joint\u0026amp;Joist to the top of each joist or I-joist in the area immediately being boarded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBond the T\u0026amp;G joints.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a 6mm bead of dB Panel Adhesive to the tongue-and-groove joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrew the boards.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Screw through the tongue at T\u0026amp;G joints at every joist using 55mm chipboard screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain perimeter movement space.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave a minimum 10mm expansion gap between the flooring and perimeter walls or other solid abutments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport overhanging short edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e TG4 panels do not normally require support between joists, but an overhanging short edge must be supported with a noggin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow for larger areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long runs and larger floors can require additional movement joints in accordance with the manufacturer's technical guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderfloor heating.\u003c\/strong\u003e West Fraser advises seeking specialist guidance where the flooring is being used with an underfloor heating system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon installation mistakes to avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e laying boards without conditioning them first, installing onto wet joists, omitting adhesive from joints, failing to maintain the perimeter expansion gap, leaving an unsupported overhanging board end or installing the 18mm board across joist centres greater than those specified by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sis-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-downloads\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Replace # with the final Shopify file URL --\u003e \u003ca class=\"sis-download-button\" href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e CaberFloor P5 Product Sheet \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c!-- Replace # with the final Shopify file URL --\u003e \u003ca class=\"sis-download-button sis-download-button-secondary\" href=\"#\" 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