OSB & Hardboard
At Beesley and Fildes, we offer a comprehensive range of sheet materials, including OSB and hardboard, perfectly suited to both trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts.
No matter what job you’re undertaking, whether a large-scale project or a small home DIY project, there’s something for you in this collection:
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Hardboard (not to be confused with hardwood) is also called high-density fibreboard (HDF), a type of fibreboard that is an engineered wood product. It’s known by brand names like Masonite or Isorel and offers excellent strength and density for furniture, skirting boards, backing panels, and decorative surfaces.
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Blockboard is a wood-based panel made up of a core of softwood strips glued together. The strips may be up to about 28mm wide and are placed edge-to-edge. A combination of great strength and a lightweight design, it provides remarkable stability, making it a go-to for shelving, cabinet doors, and furniture components.
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Sundeala is Britain's favourite recycled medium-density fibreboard (MDF) for pin boards, notice boards, display boards, and hobby boards. Its sustainable manufacturing and versatility make it a popular choice for classrooms, offices, and craft environments seeking eco-friendly solutions.
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Oriented strand board (OSB), also known as 'sterling board', 'Sterling OSB', 'aspenite', and ‘smartply’, is an engineered wood particle board formed by adding adhesives and then compressing layers of wood strands (flakes) in specific orientations. These panels are often used for wall sheathing, flooring, roof decking, and sub-flooring.
All of our other sheet materials offer unmatched durability and longevity, perfect for projects where long-term performance is essential. OSB is a great alternative to plywood in sheathing and load-bearing applications, while Hardboard offers resilient panelling for substrates, furniture, and artistic surfaces.
Variants like tempered hardboard add protection against moisture and wear, which is essential for exterior applications. Plus, it’s a great alternative to real wood, as it’s more affordable, provides the authentic look of real wood, and is easy to cut and install.
