EPiC database - Particleboard Robert Crawford André Stephan Fabian Prideaux 10.26188/5da5562dbfbf9 https://melbourne.figshare.com/articles/dataset/EPiC_database_-_Particleboard/9979859 This material is part of the free Environmental Performance in Construction (EPiC) Database. The EPiC Database contains embodied environmental flow coefficients for 250+ construction materials using a comprehensive hybrid life cycle inventory approach.<br><br>Particleboard, also known as chipboard, is a manufactured timber product made from reconstituted wood particles. Unlike OSB, the particles are randomly orientated, and the board has uniform properties in each direction. Due to this, it is a relatively stable product, and offers a cheaper alternative to other timber sheet products. It is typically weaker than plywood and highly susceptible to water damage, warping and expansion, and is generally not situatable for outdoor applications. <br><br>Small wood particles are layered with a formaldehyde-based resin, or melamine-based resin (for increased water resistance). Other additives are commonly included to increase resistance to insect damage, fire, and water.<br><br>Particleboard is commonly used for low cost joinery and dry area construction. It is often painted, or covered with a timber veneer or melamine coating to increase water resistance, durability and aesthetic qualities. 2019-11-20 05:31:25 Embodied energy Embodied carbon Embodied greenhouse gas emissions Embodied water Input-output analysis Construction Building Materials Environmental performance Life cycle assessment LCA Database Process analysis Australia Hybrid analysis Life cycle inventory LCI Concrete block Cement mortar Portland cement Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) Concrete 20 MPa Concrete 25 MPa Concrete 32 MPa Concrete 40 MPa Concrete 50 MPa Fibre cement sheet Fibre cement weatherboard Gypsum plaster Plasterboard - 10 mm Concrete roof tile Flat glass Double glazing - flat glass Laminated glass Toughened glass Double glazing - toughened glass Cellulose insulation Aluminium foil insulation Glasswool insulation Rockwool insulation Polystyrene (EPS/XPS) insulation Polyurethane (PU) rigid foam insulation Aluminium bar Aluminium composite panel Aluminium extruded Aluminium sheet Copper sheet Copper pipe Copper wire Cold rolled stainless steel Stainless steel extruded Stainless steel sheet Stainless steel wire Cold rolled steel Hot rolled galvanised structural steel Hot rolled structural steel Steel bar Steel hollow section extruded Steel pipe Steel sheet corrugated Asphalt Nylon carpet Wool carpet Silicone Water Wood glue (PVA) Solar hot water system Solvent-based paint Water-based paint Wallpaper Natural rubber Synthetic rubber High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) pipe Nylon 66 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) Linoleum Polycarbonate Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) Polypropylene (PP) sheet Polyurethane (PU) flexible foam Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) Clay brick Gravel Recycled aggregate Sand Sanitary ceramic Dimension stone Ceramic tile Clay roof tile Cork slab Hardwood Cross laminated timber (CLT) Glued laminated timber (glulam) Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) MDF sheet OSB sheet Particleboard Building Science and Techniques