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BOLDERAJAs engagement in Riga started in 2007. Since then the site with
wood processing experience dating back as far as 1969, has developed into
one of Europes most modern production plants currently operating at an
annual capacity of:
chipboards 320,000 m3
melamine faced chipboards 10 million m2
OSB 500,000 m3
Construction:
ADVANTAGES
Multi-layered bonding provides exceptional dimensional stability and stiffness
Low thickness swelling
High load bearing capability with high bending, compression and tension strength values
High racking resistance
Generally, for the same loading conditions, a thinner board of OSB can be used than a load-bearing particleboard
Excellent fastener retention, also near the edge
Is easy to cut and x using conventional woodworking tools
Can be coated with varnish or paint and may be glued with any adhesive recommended for wood
Can be custom manufactured to meet specic requirements in thickness and panel size
Advantageous thermal insulating properties when compared to similar construction materials
Formaldehyde emissions are ultra low, i.e. emission class E1
High durability
Delaminations and warping are virtually nonexistent
Natural wood surface nish provides an attractive appearance
A uniform structure with no knots or core voids
Remarkably smooth surface, consistent light and even
Good environmental credentials (see D/ Environmental prole)
BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH as a wood based product 95% of the boards volume is made of wood supports and
contributes to sustainable construction.
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BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH = committed to support environmental awareness through the use of renewable raw
materials
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE
All of the raw material used for the production of BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH is sourced from FSC certied forests
securing responsibly forest management.
For the production of BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH the wood mass can be utilized to a yield of almost 100%. Fine
strands unsuitable for the OSB production are used in our chipboard production without losing the energy invested in the
chip drying.
On site rail connection enables the shipping of a large amount of wood by cargo trains.
It takes less energy and resources to produce OSB than to manufacture other building materials, such as steel, concrete,..
OSB is made from a renewable raw material.
By using woodlot thinnings from well-managed forests we help to improve the growth and sustainability of surrounding plants,
trees and wildlife.
BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH is 100% recyclable.
BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH safeguards the environment and recognizes its importance to future generations.
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Table 2.2: Technical specications for BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH, in accordance with DIN EN 300 requirements for
specied mechanical and swelling properties (OSB/2, OSB/3) and requirements for moisture resistance OSB/3 (*):
Thickness [mm]
Property Test method Unit
6 to 10 >10 to <18 18 to 25 >25 to 32
Major axis EN 310 MPa 22 20 18 16
Bending strength Minor axis EN 310 MPa 11 10 9 8
OSB/2 EN 317 % 20
Swelling in thickness
OSB/3 EN 322 % 15
1)
These values are not applicable for timber construction designs. For timber construction designs (e.g. in accordance with EN 1995-1-1) the values as per chapter 6.3
Statical designing with BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH are to applied.
Table 2.3
Technical requirements for BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH (OSB/4), in accordance with EN 300 requirements for specied
mechanical and swelling properties and moisture resistance.
Thickness [mm]
Property Test method Unit
6 to 10 >10 to <18 18 to 25 >25 to 32
Major axis EN 310 MPa 30 28 26 24
Bending strength Minor axis EN 310 MPa 16 15 14 13
BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH is manufactured to a series of inter-related European standards, of which the main product standard
EN 300 Oriented Strand Boards (OSB): Denitions, classication and specications refers to other standards, such as EN 13986 The
harmonised European Standard for wood-based panels for use in construction. BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH complies with the
strict requirements both of EN 300 and EN 13986.
Permanent quality control and regular supervision by national certification agencies ensure full compliance to these standards. This
includes test sampling on raw materials and on the finished product during and after the production process and provides third party
guarantee of BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISHs excellent performance.
Country
Products Authority Certificate type
issuing certificate
1. OSB/2, OSB/3 Russia Sertification body "Rostest Moscow" Certificate of conformity
5. OSB/2, OSB/3, OSB/4 Ukraina Sercons International Group ltd Ltd Hygiene certificate
6. OSB/2, OSB/3, OSB/4 Ukraina Sercons International Group ltd Ltd Certificate of conformity
7. OSB/2, OSB/3, OSB/4 Belarus Vitebskij obl. centr GR and OZ Ltd Hygiene certificate
11. OSB/2, OSB/3 Russia Sercons International Group ltd Ltd Fire Safety certificate of conformity
13. OSB Russia Sercons International Group ltd Ltd Fire Safety certificate of conformity
16. Quality Management System Latvia Bureau Veritas Latvia ISO 9001:2000
* OSB 3 oor and roof sheating, load bearing boards for use in humid conditions.
** Test results for OSB 3 used as roof and oor in Denmark.
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PACKAGING STORAGE
For delivery, BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH is banded together in bundles protected with a cardboard cover on top and stacked on
bearers of the same thickness to avoid deformation. The bundles are stacked horizontally on a level base. Pallatised stacks are placed on
top of each other with the bearers lining up to prevent distortion.
TRANSPORTATION
During transport, it is important to keep BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH-boards well covered. Particular care should be taken to
protect the edges and corners from rain and accidental soaking. The panels are slippery and should be fastened adequately during
transportation. Protection should also be provided to avoid damage by ropes, straps or other banding. This particularly applies to
tongue-and-groove panels.
HANDLING
Particular care should be taken to protect the edges and corners when handling BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH. The use of a fork lift
is preferred to handling the panels with a crane.
When lifting, moving and piling up the panels edge protection should be provided to avoid damage by lifting ropes and/or forklift tines.
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1) The following recommendations are in accordance with the standard ENV 12872:2000 Wood-based panels. Guidance on the use of load-bearing boards in oors, walls
and roofs., as well as with the publications of the European Panel Federation (EPF).
To prevent sagging or other distortion the panels should be stored at on a level base and
clear off the oor.
When re-stacking the panels where no pallet is available sufcient bearers of the same
thickness should be used to support the panels.
The bearers should lay parallel to the shorter side of the panels across the panels full
width and with a maximum spacing of 600mm. The panels should be stacked with their
edges matching up on all 4 sides and with the edges and ends of the bundle never
overhanging by more than 150mm.
Intermediate bearers should be used every 20 to 25 panels to allow through perfect
ventilation. Each layer of bearers should lay directly above those in the layers below. The
top board should be covered adequately. (See Figure 4.1). Figure 4.1
Incorrect stacking can result in panel damage, deformation and significant wastage.
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The bundles should be protected with an additional waterproof and diffusion-open covering
allowing space at the bottom and sides for good air circulation. If external storage is
unavoidable it should be for the shortest possible period of time.
It is not recommended to stack the panels on edge. Straight edged panels can only be stored
standing on edge for a very short period of time (t.ex. when conditioning the panels before
installation).
In order not to damage the edges and to prevent the edge stacked panels from soaking up
Figure 4.2
humidity any direct contact to the ground should be avoided and the panels should not be
leant against walls.
Ideally, the edge stacked panels should be supported by a braced stack made of base and
back boards of a minimum thickness of 18mm (as shown in Figure 4.2).
REMARK!
It should be noted that sunshine exposure may cause colour changes. This particularly is relevant to boards installed for decorative
purposes. Colour changes as a result of sunshine exposure do not affect the technical properties of OSB.
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PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
ORIENTATION
For an exceptional dimensional stability and high bending, compression and tension strength values BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH
is manufactured with 3 distinct layers. In the surface layers the strands are oriented in the long direction of the panel, and in the core layer
the strands are oriented across the panel. These two directions of orientation are termed the major and minor axes.
Important:
The major axis is identical with the direction of the surface layers and the direction of the panel stamp. Since the higher
mechanical properties are in the direction of the major axis strength and modulus of elasticity is at least 2.5 times higher than
for the minor axis it is essential to pay attention to the boards orientation, in particular for single-layer constructions.
Figure 5.1
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BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH with an enhanced moisture resistance (OSB/3, OSB/4) has a degree of resistance to short-term
wetting and high humidity, though is not intended for exposure to prolonged wetting. When exposed to a higher humidity for a longer
period of time the panels edges might slighlty swell in thickness. If this is the case, it is recommended to slighlty sand them in order to
obtain a at surface prior to the installation of nishing elements such as roof asphalt shingles.
BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH like all wood products reacts to changes in moisture and humidity conditions. To prevent any damage
of this kind it is important to install the panels in a dry condition after all wet site operations have been completed and are dried out
thoroughly. Sufficient protection by means of damp-proof membranes and vapour control layers should be provided as necessary. In
accordance with normal good practice for wood-based materials any exposure to water must be for the shortest possible period.
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CUTTING, DRILLING
BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH offers excellent workability. The boards are easy to saw,
mill and drill using conventional woodworking tools and machinery (hand or powered saw,
portable or stationary). Hard metal cutting edges are recommended because of their long
endurance. The feeding rate generally is expected to be lower than with solid timber. Normal
precautions should be exercised when cutting and drilling the panel. The panel should be
appropriately supported and panel vibrations and machine oscillations should be avoided.
FIXING
BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH demonstrates an excellent fastener performance. It is
easily xed using conventional woodworking xings (nails, screws, staples) and techniques
and it provides good holding strength for fixings into the upper surface of a panel generally,
edge fixing is not recommended. For structural applications non-corroding fixing means of
galvanised, stainless steel are to be used. A higher rigidity may be reached when using at
head nails with a twisted, serrated or roughened shank, rather than common smooth nails.
The following general instructions should be noted when fixing BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH:
Fixings should have an overall length of about 2,5 times the panel thickness but at least 50 mm
Nails and screws should have a minimum diameter of 3 mm, staples minimum wire diameter of 1,5 mm
Pilot holes should be drilled for all screw xings. Typically, the holes should be 85 to 90% of the screw core
diameter
The distance between the xing devices and the panel edges should be at least 7 times the diameter of the
fastener (i.e. 20mm for a 3mm diameter nail)
A maximum distance of 150mm between the xing devices at the panel edge should be respected, at the panel
centre it should be a maximum distance of 300mm
All short edges must be supported on joists or ceiling trusses
Panels should be installed with the long edges at 90 to the supports and the short edge joints must be
staggered
When installing thinner OSB panels, please start xing at the top mid section and then proceed evenly
downwards and outwards to prevent buckling
All tongue and groove joints should be glued with a PVA adhesive
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EXPANSION GAPS
When exposed to moisture all wood and wood-based products expand. It therefore is necessary to gap BOLDERAJA OSB
SUPERFINISH to allow for possible expansion and thus to avoid buckling.
(a) With all square edged panels an expansion gap of at least 3mm should be allowed between the individual panels (b) Panels with a
tongue and groove prole (T&G panels) have an expansion gap included in the tongue and groove joint.
Please do note the following general instructions when installing BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH:
An expansion gap of at least 3mm must be observed between the panels and any xed object, e.g. door frames,
heating pipes
When installing the boards as subooring an expansion gap of at least 15mm must be left at the outer limits
When installing the boards as wall sheathing an expansion gap of at least 10 mm must be left where the OSB
board touches other building materials and the oor
In long runs of more than 12 meters an additional expansion gap of approximately 25mm should be allowed every 12 metre in either
direction of the area.
COATING
A wide range of coating products may be used to cover BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH but please do always refer to the paint
manufacturers directions and application instructions.
For visible indoor surfaces where a fine finish is required, factory pre-sanded panels should be used. Before painting unsanded panels,
the surface should be wire brushed or sanded to remove any loose strands and resin deposits.
Conventional wood coating systems are appropriate to use. Spirit based priming and top coating, as directed by the manufacturers, will
give the highest quality finish.
REMARK!
When painting the panels or immediately thereafter, some surface strands might set free from the board. Water-based coating
products might cause some light swelling of the surface strands. No product claims can be made in this respect.
It is recommended to test the selected coating product on a small sample area of the panel as some coating products may be
incompatible with wood ingredients.
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STRUCTURAL USE
CONTENTS:
6.1 A general guideline to timber frame constructions
6.2 Structural physical properties of BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH
6.3 Static calculations with BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH
6.4 General principles for construction
6.4.1 Structural oor sheathing
6.4.2 Structural wall sheathing
6.4.3 Structural pitched roof sheathing
6.5 Detailed illustrations of timber frame construction
A1 Roof system with roof tiling
A2 Roof system with roof tiling for high moisture indoor locations (e.g. kitchen, bathroom)
B1 Roof system with asphalt roofing
B2 Roof system with asphalt roofing for high moisture indoor locations
C Exterior bearing wall
D1 Interior bearing wall
D2 Interior partition wall
E1 Floor decking construction with timber separating oor
E2 Floor decking construction with concrete separating oor
Changes in the moisture content of wood-based panels cause changes in dimension and in mechanical properties. A 1% change in
moisture content increases or decreases the length, width and thickness of the panel. It therefore is important that at the time of
installation the moisture content of a panel is as close as possible to its final in-service moisture content. Also the mechanical properties
of wood-based panels vary with the moisture content - the panels are likely to lose strength and stiffness and be susceptible to fungal
attack when maintaining high moisture levels for prolonged periods. In structural applications it therefore is essential to install the panels in
the environment for which they have been designed. When selecting a grade of load-bearing panel the anticipated level of loading and
the ambient environmental conditions of the projected end-use should be taken in account since the moisture resistance of wood-based
panels varies with the product type.
In accordance with normal good practice for wood-based sheathing materials used in timber framed construction, an effective vapour
barrier on the room side, suitable weather protection on the outside surface, a ventilated cavity and damp-proof courses must be
incorporated as necessary.
A damp-proof course (DPC) is a horizontal barrier in a wall designed to prevent rising damp. This may consist of a thin strip of plastic, a
course of engineering brick or slate, or a layer of bitumen. A damp-proof membrane (DPM) performs a similar function for a solid oor.
Weather protection, such as adding insulation and caulking cracks, is done on a building exterior in order to reduce energy consumption
for heating or cooling. A vapour barrier in turn, is to install on the inside of exterior walls and ceilings, under the drywall and on the warm
side of the insulation.
Generally spoken, warm air holds more moisture than cold air. When warm air hits a colder surface it may release the water it is carrying
as condensation, which can cause rotting or mould growth. When moisture moves from an area of high humidity to an area of lower
humidity through porous materials such as gypsum wallboard and sheathing we speak of moisture movement by diffusion. It is a process
which occurs over a large area and it is the function of a vapour barrier to retard the migration of moisture by diffusion and to help prevent
the interior moisture from penetrating into and condensing wall cavities. Whereas air leakage is the movement of moisture as a result of
leaking humid air. It takes place through gaps and discontinuities and has the potential to deposit a large volume of moisture in wall
cavities. An effective air barrier is required to prevent moisture movement by means of air leakage.
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An increased interest in the energy efficiency of buildings has created higher insulation requirements. In well-insulated homes, where there
is often a great difference in temperature between the air in conditioned space and the air in unconditioned space, escaping moisture is
more likely to condense. In wall constructions that have exterior sheathing with a high resistance to moisture movement, as is the case
with OSB sheathings used in wood framed construction, vapour barriers are especially required.
Vapour barriers are usually installed on the interior side of a wall with the interior being warmer than the exterior. In a cool or cold climate,
the vapour barrier should be installed closest to the living space, against the warm side of a wall, ceiling or oor. In a warm climate, or in a
house that uses air conditioning during most months of the year, the vapour barrier should be installed furthest from the living space,
against the warmer, open air in the wall cavity. A 0.15 mm polyethylene membrane is the most commonly used vapour barrier in wood
framed construction. To work properly, it should be lapped and sealed and continuous without any tears. Wall to wall and to ceiling
intersections in buildings may be areas of condensation due to thermal buildings through framed members, discontinuous air seals and
insufficient insulation.
EN ISO 13788 describes calculation methods to avoid the occurrence of eventual moulds or problems due to condensation and to
determine the interstitial condensation because of water vapour diffusion.
A classification of vapour control layers is made with the value of the vapour diffusion equivalent to the air layer thickness sd [m] specifying
what thickness the air layer should have to impose the same diffusion resistance to water vapour as a respective layer of a building
construction. Note: sd is not the value of the diffusion resistance of a layer or structure as specified in m.s-1
sd = . d [m]
Vapour diffusion equivalent to the air layer thickness
The value of the water vapour resistance factor [-]
d Thickness of materials [m]
In accordance with EN 3001) BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH is classied as OSB/2 and OSB/3. The service class system is mainly
aimed at assigning strength values and for calculating deformations under defined environmental conditions.
OSB/4 heavy duty load-bearing boards for use in humid conditions 3) service class 2 4)
GENERAL TERMS:
According to EN 13 986 Wood-based panels for use in construction Characteristics, evaluation of conformity and marking.
Thickness [mm]
Property Test method Unit
6 to 10 >10 to <18 18 to 25 >25 to 32
BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH, Board type OSB/3
1)
Measurement carried out for OSB in 10 and 18 mm thick.
2)
Determined for OSB/2 E1, thickness 15 mm.
3)
Determined for OSB/3, thickness 22 mm.
4)
Length variations are determined in relation to the relative air humidity variations.
Remark: Above values are determined by independent laboratory tests (see chapter 3 for protocols).
Static calculations for timber frame constructions are made in accordance with the valid standards. For the EU-countries the following
standards are applicable:
valid European norms (Eurocode 5) with adjustments as per national application documents for Eurocode prestandards (NAD) for the
respective country
national norms (see table 6.3)
For static calculation and evaluation purposes only approved values are applicable. The requirements as per EN 300 are quality
properties and are not applicable (see chaper 2 - Technical data).
For BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH the characteristic values as per EN 12 369-1 Wood-based panels - Characteristic
values for structural design, and as per NAD in EN 1995-1-1:2004 are applicable. For calculations as per DIN 1052: 1998 the
values of this standard are valid.
The characteristic values for BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH CONSTRUCTION were tested for the National Technical
Approval No. 002. and published by the German Institute for Civil Engineering, Fraunhofer Wilhelm Klauditz Institute
Holzforschung. Permanent quality control and regular supervision by independent national certification agencies ensure full
compliance to above standards.
Characteristic values of strength and rigidity for at-pressed OSB SUPERFINISH - boards according to EN 1995-1-1:2004
Table 6.4
Characteristic values according to EN 12 369-1
OSB SUPERFINISH, Type OSB / 3 (according to EN 13986)
Table 6.5
OSB SUPERFINISH, Type OSB / 4
Note:
1) The major axis is identical with the direction of the surface layers and the direction of the panel stamp.
2) this value is used for assessment fv,90,d (in ENV 1995-1-1)
3) this value is used for assessment f
v,0,d (in ENV 1995-1-1)
For rigidity characteristics E05 and G05 the following calculated values apply: E05 = 0.9 Emean and G05 = 0.9 Gmean
Admissible strains and calculated values of elasticity modulus for at-pressed BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH boards in MPa
according to DIN 1052:1988
Table 6.6
OSB SUPERFINISH, Type OSB / 3 (according to EN 13986)
Bending right-angled zul Bxy 3,60 3,28 2,96 zul Bxy 1,80 1,64 1,48
to panel surface EBxy 4930 4930 4930 EBxy 1980 1980 1980
Bending in panel zul Bxz 1,98 1,88 1,80 zul Bxz 1,44 1,40 1,36
surface EBxz 3800 3800 3800 EBxz 3000 3000 3000
Tension in panel zul Zx 1,98 1,88 1,80 zul Zx 1,44 1,40 1,36
surface EZx 3800 3800 3800 EZx 3000 3000 3000
Compresion zul Dx 3,18 3,08 2,96 zul Dx 2,58 2,54 2,48
in panel surface EDx 3800 3800 3800 EDx 3000 3000 3000
Shearing in panel zul zx 0,2 0,2 0,2 zul zx 0,2 0,25 0,2
surface Gzx 50 50 50 Gzx 50 50 50
Shearing right-angled zul xy 1,36 1,36 1,36 zul xy 1,36 1,36 1,36
to panel surface Gxy 1080 1080 1080 Gxy 1080 1080 1080
Table 6.7
OSB SUPERFINISH,Type OSB / 4
General Information
The orientation of the major axis of the panels (longitudinal direction) should be perpendicular to the construction frame with the support
spacing (span) being related to the panels size.
For a panels size of 2500x1250mm a span of 625mm is appropriate. For roof constructions the following spacings are permissible:
417mm and 833 mm.
For structural wall sheathing the installation of panels in the full length of the storey height is recommended. In such way easy fixing and
avoiding cutting of panels unnecessarily reduces building costs.
In order to optimize costs minimizing the amount of joints is more important than avoiding cutting from the point of view of structural
strength. It is more important to minimize the amount of joints than to optimize the boards utilization by means of extra cutting.
To avoid deection of the construction, the minimum panel thickness of the sheathing generally should be calculated as follows: panel
thickness = support span (mm) / 50.
Temporary Load-carrying capacity of BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH construction as per EN 1995-1-1 for a
maximum deflection of 1/300TH of span
Major axis
Span [mm]
Thickness [mm] 312 400 417 500 600 625 700 800 833 900 1000 1250
Point loads are in kN
12 1,723 1,210 1,113 0,774 0,537 0,495 0,395 0,302 0,279 0,239 0,193 0,124
15 2,014 1,512 1,050 0,968 0,771 0,590 0,545 0,466 0,378 0,242
18 2,900 2,419 1,814 1,672 1,333 1,020 0,941 0,806 0,653 0,418
22 4,065 3,388 3,252 2,752 2,107 1,944 1,665 1,349 0,863
25 4,375 4,200 3,750 3,092 2,852 2,443 1,979 1,267
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Minor axis
Span [mm]
Thickness [mm] 312 400 417 500 600 625 700 800 833 900 1000 1250
Point loads are in kN
12 0,615 0,374 0,344 0,239 0,166 0,153 0,122 0,093 0,086 0,074 0,060 0,038
15 1,197 0,728 0,670 0,466 0,324 0,298 0,238 0,182 0,168 0,144 0,116 0,074
18 1,938 1,263 1,162 0,808 0,561 0,517 0,412 0,316 0,291 0,249 0,202 0,129
22 2,420 2,286 1,590 1,104 1,017 0,811 0,621 0,573 0,490 0,397 0,254
25 3,125 2,997 2,333 1,620 1,493 1,190 0,911 0,840 0,720 0,583 0,373
Major axis
Span [mm]
Thickness [mm] 312 400 417 500 600 625 700 800 833 900 1000 1250
Uniformly distributed loads are in kN/m2
12 9,80 4,72 4,18 2,44 1,42 1,25 0,89 0,60 0,53 0,42 0,31 0,15
15 17,25 9,10 8,06 4,72 2,75 2,44 1,74 1,17 1,03 0,82 0,60 0,30
18 24,85 15,12 13,72 8,08 4,72 4,18 2,99 2,01 1,78 1,41 1,03 0,53
22 25,41 23,38 16,26 9,59 8,51 6,10 4,12 3,65 2,90 2,12 1,09
25 30,19 21,00 13,92 12,37 8,88 6,00 5,33 4,24 3,10 1,60
Minor axis
Span [mm]
Thickness [mm] 312 400 417 500 600 625 700 800 833 900 1000 1250
Uniformly distributed loads are in kN/m2
12 3,11 1,49 1,31 0,76 0,44 0,39 0,28 0,18 0,16 0,13 0,09 0,05
15 6,16 2,92 2,58 1,49 0,86 0,76 0,54 0,36 0,32 0,25 0,18 0,09
18 10,65 5,05 4,46 2,58 1,49 1,32 0,94 0,63 0,56 0,44 0,32 0,16
22 9,93 8,77 5,08 2,94 2,60 1,85 1,24 1,10 0,87 0,63 0,32
25 12,87 7,46 4,32 3,83 2,72 1,82 1,61 1,28 0,93 0,47
The tabled values for the panels major and minor axis are essential. When installing the panels it is necessary to pay attention
to the boards orientation.
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Major axis
Span [mm]
Thickness [mm] 312 400 417 500 600 625 700 800 833 900 1000 1250
Uniformly distributed loads are in kN/m2
12 11,04 6,58 5,81 3,37 1,95 1,72 1,23 0,82 0,73 0,57 0,42 0,21
15 10,50 9,66 6,58 3,81 3,37 2,34 1,61 1,42 1,12 0,82 0,42
18 6,58 5,82 4,14 2,77 2,46 1,95 1,42 0,73
22 11,29 10,40 8,29 5,73 5,08 4,02 2,93 1,50
25 13,44 10,71 8,20 7,45 5,91 4,30 2,20
Installation
The panels should be installed with the major axis (i.e. direction of surface layers and panel stamp) across the joists and the
short edge joints must be staggered.
All joints in tongue-and-groove panelled oors should be glued with a suitable adhesive (e.g. PUR).
Tongue-and-groove boards should have both short edges supported on a joist. Square edged boards should be continuously
supported along all edges with the short edges butted at joists and the long edges supported by noggings.
With all square edged boards a 3 mm expansion gap should be allowed between boards and edges.
For both square edged and tongue-and-groove boards a 15 mm (min.) expansion gap should be provided at perimeters and
upstands to allow for possible expansion. Larger oors may also need intermediate expansion gaps.
If required, an additional sound insulation layer should be installed directly on the joists.
Support spacing from center lines 300 - 400 mm 400 - 600 mm 600 - 800 mm
Note:
Above figures are not binding and intended as a guideline only. They are dependent on panel length and exact static load.
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Fixing
Deformed shank or ring thread nails should be used in preference to common smooth nails. Minimum nail length should be 50mm or
2.5 times the board thickness, whichever is the greater.
Minimum nail diameter is 3 mm, wire diameter of staple is 1.5mm
Minimum length of wood screws should be 45 mm or 2.5 times the board thickness, whichever is greater. Minimum diameter is 4.2
mm.
Recommended maximum spacings of the xings is 150 mm at the perimeter and 300 mm for intermediate xing.
Fixing should not be inserted closer to the edges than min. 10 mm.
When installed directly above the surrounding ground oor level a vapour barrier should be positioned to protect the oor deck from
moisture. The barrier should be continuous, without any gaps. During installation the necessary should be done to protect against exposure
to the elements. Any temporary exposure should be for the shortest possible period and if wetted, an effective drainage should be provided
in order to allow the boards to dry out thoroughly before applying any oor coverings or surface coatings, or subjecting the boards to the
full design load.
BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH is a suitable underlayment for both resilient and hard oor coverings which are either bonded with
adhesives or loose-laid. Sheathing grade OSB suboors are expected to have an additional layer of ooring material such as an OSB
underlayment panel. Where no heavy trafc at the tongue-and-groove joints is expected or for oors with low requirements this additional
layer is not required. In any other case a two- or multi-layer construction (two panels of min. 12 mm each) is recommended. The panels are
to be installed on the sound insulation layer with the individual layers laid at 90 to each other. They should be glued or screwed together.
To reduce the risk of creaking in use it is recommended to screw the individual layers in both directions or to incorporate a separation layer,
e.g. PE foil. The use of thicker panels and a reduced fastener spacing will enhance the performance of OSB oor systems.
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Installation
When applied in structural wall sheathing OSB panels may be placed either vertical or horizontal. When installing horizontally all edges
should be supported by and fixed to a framing member.
For ease of xing and to avoid cutting panels unnecessarily, the panel length should relate and run entirely along the wall height. This
is particularly preferred for bearing walls.
In timber-framed structures sheathing boards may be installed on one or on both sides of the framing. When applied to exterior walls,
sheathing boards may be installed to the outside of the framing or internally to the frame.
Expansion gaps
To avoid any possible water absorption a 25 mm (min.) expansion gap should be observed between the bottom frame and the
concrete slab. The gap may be incorporated by installing the complete structure on wedge bases and filling the space with cement
mortar. Where the frame is directly to install on the concrete slab the timber-framed structure is to protect chemically and the concrete
slab is to raise with min. 25 mm (see detail on next page).
A 3 mm (min.) expansion gap should be left between the panels and xed objects such as door frames and window openings.
Fixing
Deformed shank or ring thread nails should be used in preference to common smooth nails. Minimum nail length should be 50mm or
2.5 times the board thickness, whichever is greater.
Minimum nail diameter is 3 mm, wire diameter of staple is 1.5mm.
Minimum length of wood screws should be 45 mm or 2.5 times the board thickness, whichever is the greater. Minimum diameter is
4.2 mm.
Fixing should not be inserted closer to the edges than min. 10 mm - for bearing walls not closer than 7 times the diameter of the xing
device (min. 20 mm).
For stud spacings at 400 625 mm centres the recommended panel thickness for wall sheathing is min. 12 mm
Panel thickness 9 12 mm 12 15 mm 15 22 mm
For an additional thermal and sound insulation the use of mineral wool and mineral plaster for the faade is recommended.
Consideration should be given to way of anchorage installation.
For panels installed to the external face of exterior walls the diffusion resistance of the panel should be considered to control interstitial
condensation risk within the wall panel. A panel installed to the inside of the frame may have sufficiently vapour resistance to act as an
adequate diffusion resistant layer on condition that the panel to panel joints, as well as any connection to other construction elements
are taped to stop water ingress and to improve airtightness. Whereas tongue-and-groove panels should be glued with an appropriate
adhesive (PUR, PVAC).
Where the wood frame construction touches the concrete slab a horizontal damp-proof course should be provided to protect against
rising damp.
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Make sure the supporting rafters are in alignment, even and straight. Curved or uneven rafters affect the nished roof appearance.
The panels should be installed with their long edges across the rafters with short edges supported on rafters. The distance
between the rafters preferably should be 833 or 625 mm. When different or higher than 833 mm an additional structure of roof
battens with a width of 80 to 100 mm should be used to avoid sagging. When installing these longitudinally every 417 or 625 mm,
a reduction of the board thickness might be possible depending on the level of loading that is anticipated.
The panels may be square edged or proled but the following recommendations should be noted.
Fixing
The boards should be fixed using corrosion resistant materials, e.g. of galvanised or stainless steel.
Flat headed nails with a deformed shank or ring thread nails have superior holding power and should be used in preference to
common smooth nails. Minimum nail length is 50 mm or 2.5 times the board thickness, whichever is greater. Minimum nail diameter
is 3 mm.
The minimum length of wood screws should be 45 mm or 2.5 times the board thickness, whichever is greater. Minimum diameter is
4.2 mm.
To avoid tear out at board edges, fixing should not be inserted closer to the edges than 7 times the diameter of the fixing device
(min. 20 mm).
slope 30 to 40 200
Nails 3,1 50
Note:
The dimensions must be determined in accordance with the precise statistical load of the board.
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Permeability
Permeability refers to the rate at which moisture vapour will pass through a panel. It depends on the density, thickness and structure of
the panel. OSB compares favourably with other structural panels and can be considered to act as a vapour barrier when installed over
exposed roof structures. For rooms with a common air humidity of 50 %, such as living rooms, offices, etc., this type of structures do not
require an additional vapour barrier provided that the panel joints are sealed with a tape, or glued in case of a T&G (please see detail A1,
B1).
Any exposure to water must be for the shortest possible period and the panels should be installed in a dry condition. As water can
migrate from wet rafters and cause localised swelling of the boards, the rafters should be dry prior to sheathing. The roof should be dry
prior to shingling and should be shingled as soon as possible after installation of sheathing. It is essential that the area under a roof
system is adequately vented at the ridge and around the eaves. Further advice is to be found in chapter 5 (Processing instructions).
Safety:
OSB is made from thin veneer strands that are bonded together with a synthetic resin. This offers OSB a remarkably smooth
surface but might also be slippery, especially when wet or covered with sawdust. Installers therefore should follow accurately
all applicable safety regulaions.
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DETAIL A1
ROOF STRUCTURE
1
Roof tiling
2
Roof battens
3
Ventilation space > 20 mm
4
Breather membrane for wind protection, Sd 0,2
5 Mineral fiber insulation 160 mm, d 0,04
6 Bolderaja OSB Superfinish 18 (15) mm
T&G glued or sealed with self-adhesive tape, Sd 10 m
7 Ceiling battens + Additional Thermal insulation max 60 mm, d 0,04
8 Plasterboard 12,5 mm
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:
The R, U values are valid for the degradation of the thermal insulation layer due to systematic heat bridges, rafters and roof battens in the
rate of 10% of the calculated volume of the layer.
In the event of non-performance progress in detalis listed above (text, pictures) it is necessary to use variant A2.
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DETAIL A2
ROOF STRUCTURE
1 Roof tiling
2 Roof battens
3 Ventilation space > 20 mm
4 Breather membrane Sd 0,02
5 Mineral fiber insulation 160 mm, d 0,04
6 Bolderaja OSB Superfinish 18 (15) mm
7 Ceiling battens + Additional Thermal insulation max 60 mm, d 0,04
8 Vapour control layer, Sd 20 mm
9 Plasterboard 12,5 mm
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:
The R, U values are valid for the degradation of the thermal insulation layer due to systematic heat bridges, rafters and roof battens in the
rate of 10% of the calculated volume of the layer.
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DETAIL B1
ROOF STRUCTURE
1 Asphalt shinges
2 Shingle underlayment
3 Bolderaja OSB Superfinish 22 (25) mm
4 Ventilation space > 40 mm
5 Breather membrane Sd 0,02
6 Mineral fiber insulation 160 mm, d 0,04
7 Bolderaja OSB Superfinish 18 (15) mm
8 Ceiling battens + additional thermal insulation max 60 mm, d 0,04
9 Plasterboard 12,5 mm
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:
The R, U values are valid for the degradation of the thermal insulation layer due to systematic heat bridges, rafters and roof battens in the
rate of 10% of the calculated volume of the layer.
In the event of non-performance progress in detalis listed above (text, pictures) it is necessary to use variant B2.
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DETAIL B2
ROOF STRUCTURE
1 Asphalt shinges
2 Shingle underlayment
3 Bolderaja OSB Superfinish 22 (25) mm
4 Ventilation space > 40 mm
5 Breather membrane Sd 0,02
6 Mineral fiber insulation 160 mm, d 0,04
7 Bolderaja OSB Superfinish 18 (15) mm
8 Ceiling battens + additional thermal insulation max 60 mm, d 0,04
9 Vapour control layer, Sd 20 m
10 Plasterboard 12,5 mm
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:
The R, U values are valid for the degradation of the thermal insulation layer due to systematic heat bridges, rafters and roof battens in the
rate of 10% of the calculated volume of the layer.
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Ground plan:
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:
The R, U values are valid for the degradation of the thermal insulation layer due to systematic heat bridges, timber frame structure and a
given numbers of anchors in the external thermal insulation contact mantle in the rate of 20% of the calculated volume of the layer.
ETICS External Thermal Insulation Composite System as per EN 13500:2003 Thermal insulation products for buildings. External
thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) based on mineral wool. Specication
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1 Plasterboard 12,5 mm
2 Bolderaja OSB Superfinish 12 mm
3 Air Gap
4 Wood framed structure stud thickness as per static calculation,
with sound insulation min. 60 mm
5 Bolderaja OSB Superfinish 12 mm
6 Plasterboard 12,5 mm
1 Plasterboard 12,5 mm
2 Bolderaja OSB Superfinish 12 mm
3 Air Gap
4 Wood framed structure stud spacing 625 mm o.c.,
with sound insulation min. 60 mm
5 Bolderaja OSB Superfinish 12 mm
6 Plasterboard 12,5 mm
Ground plan:
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E / FLOOR SYSTEM
BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH is manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the product standard EN 300 (see
section 2). The values as set out in this European Standard are not the distinctive values when designing structures.
The recommendations made in Chapter 6 are not binding and intended as a guideline only.
CONTACT INFORMATION
LTD BOLDERAJA
GUBERNCIEMA STREET 7,
RIGA, LV-1016, LATVIA
PHONE: +371 67430147
FAX: +371 67430176
E-MAIL: OFFICE.BOLDERAJA@BOLDERAJA.LV
WWW.BOLDERAJA.LV
BOLDERAJA LTD. herewith notifies that when outlining the mentioned structures, they should be verified by an authorised
person.
Note: With consent of the authors section 6.1 is mainly based on ndings as researched in MSM 6215648902 Forest and
wood support of the functionally integrated forest management and the utilisation of wood as a recoverable raw material,
Analysis of the thermal/humidity conditions inside an external mantle of a wooden building in relation to the temperature
changes of ambient environment, Elements and structures of wood.
Brochure BOLDERAJA OSB SUPERFINISH, Publisher: BOLDERAJA LTD, Riga, Gubernciema street 7, LV-1016.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Formate (mm) Thickness (mm)
8 9 10 11 12 15 18 22 25 30
OSB SUPERFINISH , Type OSB / 3:
5000 x 2500 x x x x x
5000 x 1250 x x x x x
3000 x 1250 x x x x
Square edged
2800 x 1250 x x x x x
2650 x 1250 x x x x x
2500 x 1250
2440 x 1220 x x x
5000 x 1250 x x x x
2 T&G
2500 x 1250 x x x
2500 x 1250 x x
4 T&G
2500 x 625 x
OSB SUPERFINISH, Type OSB / 4:
5000 x 2500 x x x x x
5000 x 1250 x
3000 x 1250 x x x
Square edged
2800 x 1250 x x
2650 x 1250 x x
2500 x 1250
2 T&G 5000 x 625 x
4 T&G 2500 x 1250
Note: