Sheet Materials

Why choose Hardie Backer Cement Fibre?

Autumn is here and winter is coming. Time for Tradesmen to move indoors. We get asked a lot of questions on HardieBoard so thought we would put the main queries onto this FAQs format page.

HardieBacker FAQs

• Can I use HardieBacker® cement backerboard outside?

No. HardieBacker® cement backerboard is not suitable for external use.

•  Do I need to treat HardieBacker® cement backerboard before tiling onto it?

No, HardieBacker® cement backerboard is ready to tile once installed – just wipe the boards down with a damp cloth to remove any dust prior to tiling.

• What is the correct fixing pattern for installing HardieBacker® 12mm cement backerboard?

Fix HardieBacker® cement backerboard sheets on walls with HardieBacker screws for wood or for metal (as the sub

We stock, and sell, OSB sheet material - 9mm OSB, 11mm OSB, 18mm OSB and 18mm OSB T&G. It is fantastic product which has been enhanced even further. OSB has been renamed SterlinOSB Zero and the main change is the removal of Formaldahyde. 

Hopefully most of your questions are answered below - if not then please contact us at

We stock a wide range of structural and non-structural timber panels. Usually referred to simply as “ply” this plywood is an engineered timber product where each thin veneer is arranged and glued depending on what the board is designed to achieve.  However, some applications need more specialised engineered products such as OSB

OSB (Oriented Strand Board) aka Sterling Board

OSB, or more accurately Oriented Strand Board, is available for structural builds and hoarding. These are normally square edge products but tongue & groove (T&G) OSB sheets are also stocked for roofing and flooring applications.

OSB sheet construction – void free product

OSB is an engineered wood-based sheet material in which strands of wood are bonded together with a synthetic resin