elka® esb (elka strong board)
esb P5 - The solution for healthy climate, living and building
The new esb-board for load support purposes in wet areas consists of 100% fresh wood, mainly spruce, and fulfills highest technical demands. They are available with blunt edges or with a tongue-and-groove profile. The esb type P5 can be used for all common purposes in the building sector and offers considerable advantages compared to OSB panels.
Product information
Technological advantages:
- Same bending strength and elastic modulus in both directions
- Higher internal bond than OSB (approx. 40% higher)
- Less swelling than OSB
Application advantages:
- Very bright surface and outstanding appearance
- Domestic green wood with no odour emitted
- Same weight as OSB
- Meets IPPC standard ISPM No. 15 for wooden packaging
- Sanded finish and therefore:
- largly vapour-permeable
- Adhesives, paints and varnishes can be applied
- The surface is virtually sealed
- The decorative and natural character of wood is shown
- The boards have an extremely precise fit
