West Fraser’s CaberDek structural flooring has been specified by Essex‑based housebuilder Bocking Homes on a 10‑home residential scheme, helping to protect floor quality during construction while supporting programme efficiency and high standards at handover.
Founded in 2017, Bocking Homes is a privately-owned, SME housebuilder delivering small to mid‑scale residential developments across Essex. The business focuses on creating high‑quality family homes, with robust construction, practical layouts and consistent attention to detail forming a core part of its approach.
At the company’s Farmstead Manor development, CaberDek was installed across multiple plots as the structural floor deck, primarily to upper floors. The product provided a secure, protected working platform throughout the build and ensured readiness for final finishes. According to Nick Marquez, Managing Director of Bocking Homes, CaberDek was chosen primarily for its performance during the construction phase. “We chose CaberDek for its durability and practicality. The protective film is great as it keeps the deck clean and protected throughout the build, reducing damage before handover,” he said.
Bocking Homes identified CaberDek’s factory‑applied protective film as a key benefit, particularly on busy residential sites with multiple trades operating simultaneously. “The protective film saves a lot of time at the end of the job and keeps the floors in good condition despite heavy site traffic,” added Nick. “Furthermore, it reduced damage and snagging issues, saving time and cost on cleaning and repairs, and helped us to hand over a better-finished home to our clients”.
CaberDek is a moisture‑resistant structural particleboard flooring solution, designed for use in demanding site conditions. For Bocking Homes, its performance aligned well with the practical requirements of traditional housebuilding:
“It’s strong and reliable as a structural decking board, and the moisture resistance means it holds up well before the building is fully sealed,” said Marquez.
From an installation perspective, CaberDek required no change to standard practices, allowing trades to work efficiently from first fix through to completion. As Nick explains, “It installs like standard T&G chipboard. It cuts cleanly, fixes well and the joints go together easily. The protective film doesn’t get in the way, and overall, it’s straightforward for the trades to handle.”
Following the successful use of CaberDek at Farmstead Manor, Bocking Homes has confirmed plans to specify the product again on its next scheme: a nine‑home residential development in Shenfield.
By combining structural strength, moisture resistance and integrated surface protection, West Fraser’s CaberDek continues to support housebuilders and specifiers seeking to protect quality during construction and deliver consistent outcomes at handover. All West Fraser panel products produced in the UK are net carbon negative and manufactured in mills that have obtained the coveted environmental ISO 14001 accreditation. Responsibly sourced, the panels are FSC certified and created from locally grown timber, cutting the embodied carbon associated with transportation.
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