ALREADY widely used across the construction industry to create floors, terraces and flat roofs which will withstand wet weather for up to seven weeks before being permanently protected, West Fraser’s genuinely rugged CaberDek boards have now been granted BBA approval for a significantly longer, 60 day period.
The upgrade is predicted to see even more contractors and developers switching to the high performance product in preference to standard alternatives such as OSB and even marine grade plywood. The upgrade has come about as West Fraser has listened to the views of its end users and own product development teams regarding CaberDek’s potential.
West Fraser’s Marketing Manager, David Connacher, commented: “CaberDek has long enjoyed great sales success where specifiers and contractor customers are seeking to ensure floors and roof decks are protected against rain, snow and problems like plaster or paint spillages, that can cause delays in getting a building ready for handover. The fact that we can now assure the construction industry that CaberDek can still present a pristine surface after 60 days — a full two months — backed by fresh testing and BBA accreditation — can only increase the product’s popularity.”
Meeting BS EN312: part 5 standards, CaberDek provides a secure working surface with its robust non-slip film that will withstand impacts, punctures, and tears common on construction sites. For optimal bonding, CaberFix D4 adhesive is recommended for secure the flooring to joists and sealing the tongue and groove joints, as well as around exposed edges. When used with CaberFix tape, it protects against spilled plaster, paint and the weather; while for use in the harshest winter conditions, CaberFix X-treme Tape can withstand the most severe temperatures.
The confidence which CaberDek offers contractors was emphasised recently by an endorsement from a timber frame installation specialist whose company carries out much of its work in the often-challenging Scottish climate. Kevin Clinton, with over 20-years’ experience in the timber frame industry, set up CJC Timber Frame in 2021 with his wife, Natalie. Kevin confirmed the benefits of using the West Fraser product on a multitude of builds: “On a lot of projects, even if the weather is too bad to be getting the roof on, we will install the upstairs floor using CaberDek. It gives us a slip resistant working platform which also keeps the rain off the floor below, and of course West Fraser guarantees it for six weeks exposure. After which you are able to peel off the top membrane and have a really good surface. The news therefore that the certification is rising to 60 days will be a big help with the weather we face for much of the time in Scotland.”
Designed to exceed acoustic requirements within the Building Regulations, CaberDek, together with CaberFix D4, achieves an impressive 44 dB sound reduction. The film is easy to peel off, leaving behind a clean, undamaged surface ready for various floor finishes.
See page 44 of our December 2024/January 2025 issue on our Back Issues page.
