HARDBOARD

The product covered by this EPD is a high‑density fibreboard (Hardboard) manufactured from wood fibres obtained from sustainably managed forest resources. It is produced through a wet‑process technology in which the fibres are disintegrated, homogenised and formed into a continuous mat, which is subsequently pressed under high temperature and pressure to achieve the required density, mechanical strength and dimensional stability. The resulting board exhibits a uniform structure, good load‑bearing capacity, high bending strength and a smooth, compact surface suitable for further processing such as coating, laminating or machining.

The product is primarily intended for applications in the construction and furniture sectors, where it may serve as an interior cladding material, backing board, packaging component or structural element in lightweight assemblies. Its performance contributes to the operational characteristics of buildings by providing stability, durability and compatibility with a wide variety of construction systems. As a wood‑based panel, the board stores biogenic carbon during its use phase and therefore may influence the overall carbon balance of the building, subject to the assumptions defined in the PCR.

The manufacturing process is based entirely on the transformation of lignocellulosic materials without the addition of synthetic binders, relying instead on the natural bonding capacity of wood fibres. The technical service life of the board depends on its final application and exposure conditions, but in typical indoor uses it can be equivalent to the lifetime of the building element in which it is installed.