EGGER UK, a manufacturer of chipboard-based structural flooring boards, has announced an extension to the exposure rating of its leading EGGER Protect product, from 60 to 100 days.
Trusted by housebuilders for over 20 years, EGGER Protect features a P5 chipboard core, with a hard-wearing, low-slip, thermally bonded layer on both sides of the board. As a result of rigorous and dedicated testing, the boards can now be left exposed to the elements for up to 100 days, whilst work continues on site.
Reflecting EGGER’s continued commitment to providing its customers with durable and reliable product solutions, this latest enhancement provides housebuilders with increased flexibility and confidence on projects.
As well as protecting the board on both sides from moisture ingress and damage on busy work sites, the durable, laminated surface layer allows it to be used as a safe working platform – verified as ‘low slip potential’ in wet conditions, in accordance with the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidance for assessing the slip resistance of flooring. EGGER Protect has achieved the highest class of slip resistance, with a Pendulum Test Value (PTV) of 40 in wet and 55 in dry conditions – and has been third party tested and independently verified by KIWA. The product’s unique surface layer not only provides slip resistance but can give you up to 3 x better performance when it comes to the resistance to abrasion compared to UV painted surfaces.
Each board features a diamond tip machined, tongue and groove profile on all four sides, ensuring tight and consistent joints on site. Accepted for use on NHBC projects, EGGER Protect is one of the only wood-based flooring systems that enables users to continue installation in light rain conditions. The structural integrity of the flooring system is protected by the EGGER Advanced Lifetime Guarantee when installed using EGGER’s recommended fitting method and EGGER Joint & Joist Adhesive.
For more information, please visit: https://www.egger.com/en/building/products/protect?country=GB
