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Why more UK manufacturers are choosing FSC-Certified board over solid wood
Certified panels are gaining favor because they give manufacturers consistent machining and responsible-sourcing credentials as timber prices swing, Timber Development UK said.
- Manufacturers are increasingly turning to Engineered board as a practical alternative to Solid timber, driven by the need to control costs and meet responsible sourcing expectations.
- Timber Development reported that structural timber prices rose from 107 to 130 during mid-2025 before falling back to 125 by the third quarter as construction demand weakened.
- Deana Aldridge, marketing manager at Lawcris, said: "When manufacturers are choosing a material, the price they pay for it is only part of the picture because what happens once it reaches production can have just as much impact on the overall cost of a job."
- Sustainability credentials are increasingly relevant when manufacturers specify materials for commercial projects, with companies like Lawcris supplying MFC, MDF, and OSB to address these needs.
- Forest Research forecasts that consumption of wood-based panels will reach around 5.8 million cubic metres for 2026, signalling strong market demand for engineered alternatives.
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Why more UK manufacturers are choosing FSC-Certified board over solid wood
Reports found that the UK consumed around 5.7 million cubic metres of wood-based panels in 2024.
·Northampton, United Kingdom
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