Plywood
Overview
| Material | Cross Laminated Timber |
| Thickness | 3-25mm |
| Sizes | Various |
| Application | Buildings and Decorative |
| BCA Group | 3 |
Types of Plywood
Veneer quality, glue type and timber species are the major contributing factors that determine the application of a plywood panel. We sell a vast range of plywoods which are grouped as follows:
- Structural
- Plywood
- Interior
- Flooring
- Cladding
- Non-Structural
- Marine
- Formwork
- Paper & Polyester Overlay
- Noise Barrier
Benefits of Plywood
Veneer quality, glue type and timber species are the major contributing factors that determine the application of a plywood panel. We sell a vast range of plywoods which are grouped as follows:
- Renewable Resource – A natural product from a renewable resource
- Beautiful – Preferred because of its warmth and natural grain patterns
- Strength – Unique cross-layered structure makes it kilo for kilo, stronger than steel
- Efficiency – Uses more of the log than timber
- Versatility – Can be bent and formed to meet various sizes and shapes
- Durability – Long-lasting and good resistance to damage.
Non-Structural Plywood
Speciality plywood available for the forming of curved surfaces in applications such as wall panelling and ceiling lining.
Hoop Bendy Ply
Bendy Ply is plywood that can be easily curved into a variety of forms. Produced with a durable ‘A’ bond glue, it is stable, light and easy to handle.
Standard: AS/NZS 2269
Grades: A Face / C Back
Application: Internal wall panelling & ceiling lining.
| Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
| 1.5 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 5 | 1220 | 2440 |
| 5 | 2400 | 1220 |
| 7 | 1220 | 2440 |
| 7 | 2400 | 1220 |
Meranti Bendy Ply
Meranti Bendy Ply is plywood that can be easily curved into a variety of forms. Produced with a durable ‘A’ bond glue, it is stable, light and easy to handle.
Grades: A Face / C Back
Application: Internal wall panelling & ceiling lining.
| Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
| 6 | 1220 | 2440 |
| 6 | 2440 | 1220 |
Marine
Marine plywood is a premium quality plywood made of selected wood species based on density, bending strength, impact resistance and surface finish characteristics. Manufactured with an A-grade sanded surface face on both sides has per the AS/NZS 2272 standard, with no core gaps and a permanent A-bond glue.
Australian Standard Marine Plywood
The ‘Rolls Royce’ of Plywoods. Manufactured with Type-A bond glue and no core gaps. Uses selected species with minimum stress grade F14 with ‘A’ grade, sanded face and back.
Standard: AS/NZS 2272
Grades: A Face / A Back
Application: Boat building, Docks, Feature walls.
| Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
| 4 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 6 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 9 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 12 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 16 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 19 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 25 | 2400 | 1200 |
British Standard Imported Marine Plywood
Made with untreated tropical hardwood veneers having a suitable prescribed level of resistance to fungal attack with a Type-A bond, WPB quality glue line between the ply layers. Solid surface face veneers are free from open imperfections.
Standard: BS1088
Grades: A Face / A Back
Application: Boat building & Building and construction.
| Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
| 4 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 6 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 9 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 12 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 15 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 18 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 24 | 2400 | 1200 |
Plywood
Plywood is manufactured to AS/NZS 2271 and intended for use in non-structural applications where a high quality aesthetic finish is required. Imported plywood may be manufactured to other international standards other than PAA, such as IHPA or the JPIC grading standards. The hardwood species used in imported plywood are sourced from sustainable forests internationally. Plywood has many applications including boats, furniture fabrication and door skins.
AC Hoop Pine Plywood
AC hoop pine plywood with ‘A’ bond glue suitable in marine applications, shopfitting and cabinet making. Stable Hoop Pine construction with high appearance grade face and lesser grade back. Hoop pine provides an excellent substrate for high quality exterior paint & staining.
Standard: AS/NZS 2269
Grades: A Face / C Back
Application: Internal cladding, Walls, Ceiling & Furniture
| Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
| 6.5 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 9.5 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 11.5 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 19 | 2400 | 1200 |
BB Hoop Pine Plywood
BB hoop pine plywood with ‘A’ bond glue suitable in marine applications, shopfitting and cabinet making. Hoop Pine construction makes a stable plywood with closed grain veneers which is good for a quality painted finish.
Standard: AS/NZS 2271
Grades: B Face / B Back / F17
Application: Furniture, Walls, Interior cladding, Roof lining & Ceiling
| Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
| 4 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 6 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 9 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 12 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 15 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 17 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 19 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 25 | 2400 | 1200 |
CD Radiata Plywood
CD Radiata pine plywood using ‘A’ bond glue with a ‘C’ face and ‘D’ grade back.
Available AFS/PEFC on request.
Standard: AS/NZS 2271
Grades: C Face / D Back
Application: Furniture, Walls, Roof lining & Interior cladding
| Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
| 7 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 9 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 12 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 15 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 18 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 25 | 2400 | 1200 |
BB/CC Hardwood Plywood
BB/CC hardwood plywood using ‘A’ bond/WBP glue line. Both hardwood faces are sanded to produce a durable surface. ‘BB’ faces may have small filled and sanded imperfections. ‘CC’ back may have rough patches and filled splits. Colour varies from dark red to light blonde.
Grades: AA Face / CC Back
Application: Cabinetry, Furniture, Building, Bins, Boxes, Crates, Hoardings & Walls
| Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
| 3.6 | 2440 | 1220 |
| 3.6 | 3050 | 1220 |
| 6 | 2440 | 1220 |
| 12 | 2440 | 1220 |
| 15 | 2440 | 1220 |
| 18 | 2440 | 1220 |
Interior Plywood
Interior plywood is intended for use in non-structural, interior applications where a high quality aesthetic finish is required. Our range of interior plywood includes a variety of hardwood species such as Meranti, Melapi, Nyatoh, Sliced Pacific Maple, Hoop Pine and Radiata Pine amongst others sourced from plantations and sustainable forests, locally and overseas. The applications for interior plywoods include wall lining, furniture, door skins and ceiling linings.
AC Interior Hoop Pine Plywood
AC interior Hoop Pine plywood made using ‘C’ bond interior glue is a non-structural, interior ply suitable where a high quality aesthetic finish is required.
Standard: AS/NZS 2270
Grades: A Face / C Back
Application: Internal walls, Furniture & fitments, Interior door skins, Ceiling linings, Perforated acoustic panels.
| Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
| 6 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 9 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 12 | 2400 | 1200 |
| 19 | 2400 | 1200 |
Interior Hardwood (Meranti / Lauan Plywood)
An interior hardwood (Meranti/Lauan) plywood made using ‘C’ bond glues. Suitable for interior use only.
Available FSC/PEFC on request.
Grades: Face grades vary / OVL/BTR BB/CC Utility
Application: Internal wall panelling / Furniture and fitments / Interior door skins / Ceiling linings
| Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
| 2.7 | 2440 | 1220 |
| 3.6 | 2400 | 1220 |
| 3.6 | 2754 | 1220 |
| 3.6 | 3050 | 1220 |
Film Faced Plywood
Formply is made of a high-density overlay (HDO) of phenolic resin impregnated paper bonded to plywood. Formply is ideal for concrete formwork. The overlay helps to protect the hardwood face veneer as well as providing a sound surface for the poured concrete.
Textured Film Faced Plywood (Anti Skid)
Textured film face plywood made with a Hardwood core. Faces are then coated with a high density overlay (HDO) resin impregnated textured finish that provides an ideal anti-skid surface. Available in standard hardwood or super strong Birch (Diamond Deck).
Grades: HDO Face HDO / Back Textured & Diamond Deck / F22 AS2269
Application: Flooring, Walls & Roofs
| Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) |
| 18 | 2400 | 1220 |