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Information Paper 2/96 Assessment of exterior medium density fibreboard (MDF)
Publication Year
1996
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Medium density fibreboard (MDF) is increasingly being promoted for exterior use where intermittent wetting and drying can occur. If its use in such circumstances is to be successful it is essential that the material can be shown to be fit for specific end-uses subjected to hazardous moisture conditions. It is also desirable that its eventual use is governed by a Standard which gives guidance on the limiting values for the performance properties required. This paper provides information on the performance of one MDF product exposed to natural weathering conditions for 5 years and subjected to accelerated laboratory tests.
Document History
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Author
Maun, K. W.
Publisher Information
BRE
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