PanelGuide

'PanelGuide' gives the panel user and specifier guidance and information on the use of wood-based panels in an authoritative and comprehensive manner.

PanelGuide was prepared as a collaborative project between the Wood Panel Industries Federation, National Panel Products Division (A division of the Timber Trades Federation), TRADA Technology Limited and the Building Research Establishment Limited. The project was co-funded by the Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions through its Partners In Innovation Programme (Programme managed today by DTI).

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the advice given, the project partners cannot accept liability for loss or damage how so evercaused arising from the use of the information supplied.

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To access the Technical Manual (PanelGuide) click the links below for individual sections.

If you require Industry Standards, Codes of Practice or any other information such as statistics or news then please go to the information section.

Contents (0.98MB)

Foreword (189KB)

1.0 Introduction (1.84MB)
2.1 Panels for Use in Construction (0.98MB)

2.2 Factors in Design (0.99MB)

2.3 Selection of Panels for Specific End Use: General Requirements (1MB)

2.4 Applications of Panels in Flooring (1.11MB)

2.5 Application of Panels in Flat Roof Decking (1.05MB)

2.6 Application in Pitched Roof (Sarking) (1.45MB)

2.7 Application of Panels in Structural Wall Sheathing (1.15MB)

2.8 Application of Panels in the Production of Box and I Beams (1MB)

2.9 Application of Panels in the Production of Formwork (1.04MB)

2.10 Application of Panels in Cladding, Facias and Soffits (1.91MB)