Sheet materials play a crucial role in construction, providing strength and stability. They are used for structural elements like subflooring, wall sheathing, and roofing, offering a cost-effective and efficient building solution.

Plywood is indeed a highly versatile material in construction. Here are some of its most common uses:

1. Light partitions or external walls: Plywood is often used to create lightweight partitions or external walls due to its strength and ease of installation¹.
2. Formwork for concrete: It serves as a mould for wet concrete, providing the necessary shape and support until the concrete sets¹.
3. Furniture: Plywood is popular for making furniture such as cupboards, kitchen cabinets, and office tables because of its durability and aesthetic appeal¹.
4. Flooring systems: It is used as part of flooring systems, offering a stable and smooth surface¹.
5. Packaging: Plywood is also used in packaging, especially for heavy or fragile items, due to its strength and lightweight properties¹.
6. Doors and shutters: Light doors and shutters are often made from plywood because it is easy to work with and provides good structural integrity¹.

MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) is indeed a versatile material with a wide range of applications. Here are some common uses:

1. Kitchen Cabinets: MDF is often used for kitchen cabinetry due to its smooth surface, which is ideal for painting or applying veneers¹.
2. Interior Decoration: It is popular in interior design for creating decorative elements like wall panels and moldings¹.
3. Doors and Door Frames: MDF is frequently used as a core material for doors and door frames because of its stability and ease of machining
4. Speaker Cabinets: Its density and uniformity make it a good choice for speaker enclosures, providing excellent sound quality¹.
5. Musical Instruments: Some musical instruments, especially budget-friendly ones, use MDF for parts like bodies and soundboards¹.
6. Exterior Cladding: While not as common, MDF can be used for exterior cladding when properly treated to resist moisture¹.
7. Laminate and Veneer Finish: MDF is often used as a substrate for laminates and veneers, providing a smooth and stable base¹.
8. Furniture Making: It’s widely used in furniture making, especially for lower-end furniture, due to its cost-effectiveness and ease of workability

The first and only OSB made in the UK with zero-added formaldehyde. Meeting industry standards, it’s ideal for structural use such as walls, roofs and dry lining. For structural use in dry or humid load bearing conditions