Landscape & Urban Design Issue 55 2022 | Page 12

GARDEN DESIGN

INNOVATIVE WOOD

PANELS USED

IN STUNNING GARDEN BUILDING RANGE

stability while still maintaining the versatility and excellent machining qualities of standard MDF panels . It is particularly beneficial in environments where humidity and the weather are usually concerns .
MEDITE MR is a moisture resistant MDF panel specially designed for use in interior humid conditions , such as kitchens and bathrooms .
“ Since the inception of Timberbox two years ago , our end goal was to offer the ultimate performance garden building in terms of longevity and energy efficiency . After much research , and striving for the best quality products , we settled on MEDITE VENT to be used in conjunction with the MTX and MEDITE MR that we were already using readily .”
Outdoor spaces have become even more important over the past two years . According to the Garden Trends Report 2022 1 , the value of a well-kept outdoor space has also increased significantly . Conservatories topped the list of garden improvements which add the most value to a home , directly followed by a garden home office .
Ensuring it ’ s offering responds in the most useful way to this trend , Garden building suppliers Timberbox LTD have created the ‘ PassiveBox ’ - the latest item in their garden building range and it incorporates three MDF products from sustainable wood panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY .
“ The ‘ PassiveBox ’ Collection is heavily focused on longevity and performance ,” said Arthur Moore , Director of Timberbox LTD . “ MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME ( MTX ) provides us with an unrivalled exterior cladding option , for its excellent machinability , high quality finish and dimensional stability outside . MEDITE VENT is used as our structural sheathing board in our diffusion open wall system and MEDITE MR provides a fantastic internal decorative finish . It is often used for many other elements within our buildings , for example , bar and kitchen carcasses , cupboard doors and boxing in .
“ By using a combination of MEDITE sheet materials in conjunction with other high specification building products , we are able to provide customers with a superb garden room package .”
MTX panels boast outstanding durability and dimensional
MEDITE VENT is a breathable , external sheathing panel that is suitable for use in all types of timber frame structures . The panels combine high racking strength in excess of Category 1 requirements with excellent vapour permeability and high weather resistance .
“ Used In conjunction with a MVHR System , the Intello Plus Smart AVCL and a Tyvek Breather membrane , MEDITE VENT provides an extra line of defence against interstitial condensation within the timber frame , and we are firm believers of the belt and braces approach .
“ All of the MEDITE products used are fantastic in terms of their cutting and machining capabilities ,” Arthur concluded .
To find out more about MEDITE SMARTPLY products , visit : https :// mdfosb . com / en /
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