Question 1

What are sheet materials?

Accepted Answer

Sheet materials, also known as sheet timber or wood board, are flat, panelled products made from wood or wood-based fibres. They include plywood, MDF, OSB, and chipboard. Sheet timber is sold in large, flat panels (typically 2400mm x 1200mm in the UK) and is used where wide, flat coverage is needed - such as subfloors, walls, roofs, and loft boards.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest sheet material?

Accepted Answer

This will depend on the needs of your project, however generally chipboard is the most cost-effective sheet material. OSB boards are also affordable and commonly used where appearance is not a concern. If you need a specific type of wood board, you can compare retailer prices on Buildbuddy, and we’ll show you the cheapest option.

Question 3

Which sheet materials can be used outdoors?

Accepted Answer

If you’re looking for outdoor sheet wood, you’ll ideally need something that’s treated to protect it from the elements. Options might be exterior plywood, or treated OSB boards, provided edges are sealed. Always check the specs before you buy, to make sure you’re getting the product you need.

Compare timber sheet materials

Axiome 10mm Bronze Polycarbonate Sheet 2000mm x 1050mm

Axiome 16mm Opal Polycarbonate Sheet 2000mm x 2100mm

Triplewall Polycarbonate Sheet Clear 2000mm x 700mm x 16mm

Triplewall Polycarbonate Sheet Clear 2500mm x 700mm x 16mm

Triplewall Polycarbonate Sheet Clear 3000mm x 700mm x 16mm

3mm Axgard Clear UV Protect Polycarbonate 620mm x 620mm

3mm Axgard Clear UV Protect Polycarbonate 620mm x 1240mm

3mm Axgard Clear UV Protect Polycarbonate 620mm x 2500mm

3mm Axgard Clear UV Protect Polycarbonate 1250mm x 2500mm

4mm Axgard Clear UV Protect Polycarbonate 620mm x 620mm

4mm Axgard Clear UV Protect Polycarbonate 620mm x 2500mm

4mm Axgard Clear UV Protect Polycarbonate 620mm x 1240mm

Warmline Insulated Decking Board - 2400mm x 1200mm x 126mm

Steico Special Dry Woodfibre Sarking/Sheathing Board - 2230 x 600 x 60mm

uPVC 225mm Soffit Board (10mm General Purpose) 5m - Light Oak

Matchboard 9mm York Moisture Resistant MDF Panel Landscape Short Joint 2440mm X 1220mm

3.6mm Hardwood External Grade Plywood B/BB 2440mm X 1220mm (8' X 4')

12mm Fibreboard Sheet 2200mm X 1220mm

Secolite Cement Particle Board 2400mm X 1200mm X 8mm

Sundeala Eco-softboard 1220 X 610mm

Sundeala Eco-protect 1220 X 610mm