Recycled plastic board sheets are helping multiple industries – including utilities to construction – by tackling the longstanding challenges such as the rising cost of timber, bans on single-use plastics, and the current sector targets to reduce carbon.
Stokbord® is a versatile and durable board that’s made from 100% recycled plastic and provides heavy-duty mechanical protection against strikes in utilities, construction, and agriculture sectors. These alternative plastic board sheets are a significant improvement over traditional materials such as plywood and wood, which are now considered a limitation due to their susceptibility to rot, warping, and insect damage in comparison to recycled plastic boards.
As sustainability becomes a key concern within multiple sectors, constructors and developers are seeking alternative options. The future of sustainable construction and manufacturing is increasingly leveraging recycled plastic sheets as durable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternatives.
Centriforce have been a long-standing supporter of sustainability in the working environment, embracing the challenge to bring sustainable, durable alternatives to plastic board sheets. Stokbord® sheets are a beneficial solution that Centriforce provide, which leads to the question, what is Stokbord®?
Stokbord® is a proven, lightweight, and versatile alternative to the use of traditional concrete.
This durable board is made from 100% recycled plastic. Plastic board sheet alternatives are often chosen due to their benefits, such as impact strength, UV stability, and water absorption rates. Plus, its closed-loop recyclability and role in lowering embodied carbon are a sure sign that Stokbord® sheets are a sustainable alternative to your current options.
These plastic board sheets have been invented and manufactured by Centriforce for over 40 years, and are now a globally recognised product. Due to this, Stokbord® has been continually innovated to support the needs of our long-standing clients, such as those in the utility and landscaping sectors.
At Centriforce, we test Stokbord® to both UK and international standards to ensure its longevity against impact, ensuring our products are of the best quality.
Compared with timber, Stokbord® lasts up to 5x longer and doesn’t rot, splinter, or absorb moisture. (source: lathamtimber)
If you are looking for an application that is robust, hygienic, and has weather-resistant materials that outlast traditional options like wood, concrete, and plywood, Stokbord® should be your first choice.
Stokbord® can be used in a wide range of industries. We have curated the top sectors that would benefit from choosing Stokbord® sheets.
While it is not a universally required material, it is essential to meet certain safety regulations, such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. For situations such as utility protection, Stokbord® has been manufactured to comply with essential regulations, including:
Stokbord® is needed for specific applications, such as preventing damage to buried utilities, protecting floors on construction sites, or safeguarding road surfaces. If you are working with any of the following, you will need to use Stokbord®:
Tough, durable, and impact-resistant Stokbord® products are a great solution in many applications, specifically for livestock boarding, ground, and wall protection, trailer lining, pallet bases, and animal housing.
Our Stokbord® products are designed with versatility in mind and are available in a range of standard and bespoke sizes, thicknesses, and colours to suit any requirement.
Our popular Stokbord® sheet is versatile and highly durable – its waterproof plastic sheet provides extensive protection across various applications. We have options across:
The embossed texture can help disguise scuffing and is a great option for those working in environments that involve impact and abrasion from heavy traffic, such as Cattle Races or Go Kart barriers.
The smooth finish is made to order and is an alternative for customers who want a surface which is easier to clean than a textured board.
The checker finish is supplied with an anti-slip surface finish, suitable for ground, walls, and floors. The anti-slip surface is ideal for applications where areas are mostly wet and there is an increased risk of slipping.
Our Stokbord® Roadshield provides durable surface protection for roads, pavements, and highways against damage caused by building and construction works. It is particularly effective in preventing damage to road surfaces from grab lorries, as well as excavator buckets and hand tools.
Manufactured from 100% recycled plastic materials, the Roadshield is a sustainable option compared to its counterparts, such as plywood spoil boards. Designed with handholds and rounded corners, it ensures safe and easy manoeuvring, reducing the risk of worker injuries. It is effective in preventing damage to road surfaces from grab lories, as well as excavator buckets and hand tools.
Stokbord® Roadshield is a cost-effective solution that helps to avoid the expenses associated with road repairs due to inadequate protection. It also aids in meeting contractor KPI targets by reducing the number of complaints related to damage, helping to protect business reputation and minimise reparation costs.
Watch our informative video on how to install and secure your Stokbord® sheets:
Our summary supplies you with the essential knowledge of Stokbord® sheets. We have been providing sustainable solutions for plastic board sheets for the last four decades. To further explore your bespoke options, sector-specific advice, and recommendations, contact us to speak with our expert team about Stokbord® products.
