Priced like particle board — more than twice as water-resistant.
The Innovation
Aster Panel Board (APB) is now the core of every cabinet we make, and it is specified on all future projects that would previously have used particle board. APB is priced at the same level as particle board, and the water test below shows the difference.
Have a multifamily project out to bid? We’ll send you a sample of APB.
Advantages of APB vs Particle Board
A competitive advantage over suppliers still promoting particle board.
Independent Test
Samples sat in 1/4″ of water for 8 hours, then dried for 24 hours. Lower swell is better: APB swelled 7%, particle board 35% — APB stayed completely dry.
| Material | Start (in.) | Finish (in.) | Deviation | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDF | 0.70 | 0.82 | +17.14% | Slightly damp |
| Particle Board | 0.71 | 0.96 | +35.21% | Completely wet |
| APB | 0.71 | 0.76 | +7.04% | Completely dry |
| Plywood | 0.70 | 0.70 | ~+4% | Completely dry |
Eight product lines from one supplier, specified and delivered together.
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