Miura Board® AUDIO Briefing

Miura Board® AUDIO Briefing

Miura Board^® technology was originally developed in Brazil then made available in Argentina and Chile, and has been around for over two decades. This novel material in a class of its own be best described as a hybrid between wood, plastic, and metal. Now available in the US and worldwide in 4’x8′ panels. Get in touch with us or request a quote. Listen to this lively exchange in podcast format to learn about the unique technology behind Miura Board^®

Miura-Board is a durable fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite sheet made from 100% recycled materials. It is manufactured through a proprietary process in Chile that blends and extrudes approximately 70% mixed plastic waste with 30% fiber, primarily sourced from post-consumer carpet backing. A key innovation of this material is “recycling without sorting,” which allows it to utilize co-mingled plastic waste that would otherwise end up in landfills.

The material handles much like wood and can be cut, drilled, nailed, screwed, sanded, and painted using standard carpentry tools. However, it offers several advantages over traditional plywood, such as being completely waterproof and resistant to rot, termites, fungi, and UV rays. Manufacturers state that the product will never splinter, crack, or split. Additionally, it is chemically inert, solvent-proof, and does not produce harmful silica dust when cut.

Miura-Board provides unique design flexibility through thermoforming, which allows it to be heated and bent into curved shapes, and welding, which enables the creation of seamless, waterproof structures. It is also valued in construction for concrete forms because it does not transfer wood grain, resulting in a smooth finish. Its pricing is comparable to marine-grade plywood, but it offers superior long-term durability and lower maintenance.

Real-world applications include boardwalks in high-moisture areas like Possum Creek Park in Florida, where it resists both rot and graffiti. In agriculture, it is used for silos because it is non-corrosive and for animal housing like calf hutches because its non-porous surface is easy to disinfect and does not absorb waste. The material is available in 4×8 foot sheets with thicknesses ranging from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, and it remains 100% recyclable at the end of its life.