Structural & Non-Structural Plywood

The range of Structural and Non-Structural plywood includes:

CD Structural Plywood Structural Plywood Brisbane

Superior Strength Exterior Plywood

Pine structural plywood and Hardwood structural plywood are both manufactured to AS/NZ2269 using a phenolic “A” bond resin bonding the individual timber veneers.

This exterior grade plywood has known and consistent structural performance and the design properties are published in the Timber Structures Code AS1720.1 & is certified by the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia (EWPAA) as compliant for Structural Plywood.

Workability

Structural plywood can be worked with conventional wood working machinery and cut, drilled, bored, routed, planed and sanded with ease. It can be nailed or screwed to within 10mm of the edge without fear of splitting or other damage.

Preservative treatment

Preservative treatment against fungal and termite attack is recommended when structural plywood is to be continually exposed to the weather.

All exposed structural plywood should be sealed to prevent checking or crazing.

Specifications – Hardwood

  • Veneer Grades:
    • “C” grade face
    • “D” grade back
  • Stress Grades:
    • F11/ F14 / F17/ F22
  •  Dimensions:
    • 2400mm x 1200mm
  • Thicknesses:
    • 7mm, 9, 12, 15, 17, 19, 21 & 25mm
  • Glue Bond:
    • A-Bond Phenolic – 72 hour boil.
  • Species: 
    • Selected Hardwoods
  • Density:
    • 725 kg/m3 approx
  • Preservative Treatment:
    • H2 Glue Line Treated
  • Emissions
    • E0

Specifications – Pine

  • Veneer Grades:
    • “C” grade face
    • “D” grade back
  • Stress Grades:
    • F8/ F11
  •  Dimensions:
    • 2400mm x 1200mm
    • 2700mm x 1200mm
  • Thicknesses:
    • 7mm, 9, 12, 15, 17, 19, 21 & 25mm
  • Glue Bond:
    • A-Bond Phenolic – 72 hour boil.
  • Species: 
    • Radiata Pine
  • Density:
    • 525 kg/m3 approx
  • Emissions
    • Super E0
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For high quality appearance grade clear finishes, premium structural Hoop Pine is recommended for use in this application.

CD Non-Structural Plywood

A versatile product that is manufactured from sustained yield forest estates (renewable source plantation pine) for building applications where structural properties are not specified.

Suitable applications include the home improvement (DIY) market, temporary weather proofing, hoardings, formwork for driveways & paths and beneath flooring.

Specifications

  • Veneer Grades:
    • “C” grade face
    • “D” grade back
  • Dimensions:
    • 2400mm x 1200mm
  • Thicknesses:
    • 5mm, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19 & 25mm
  • Glue Bond:
    • Exterior Bond
  • Species: 
    • Plantation Pine
  • Density:
    • 525 kg/m3 approx
  • Emissions
    • E0
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Arauco CD Structural Plywood

AraucoPly® Sanded Panels are perfect for both interior and exterior applications. They are finished with 120-grit sandpaper on the back and 150-grit sandpaper on the face, making it easy for finishing and bringing excellent results. Made from 100% radiata pine with a high quality face, minimum voids and a stable composed core.

Specifications

  • Veneer Grades:
    • “C” grade face
    • “D” grade back
  • Stress Grades:
    • F8
  • Dimensions:
    • 2400mm x 1200mm
  • Thicknesses:
    • 9mm, 12, 15, 18 & 25mm
  • Glue Bond:
    • A-bond phenolic – 72 hour boil
  • Species: 
    • Elliotis Pine
  • Density:
    • 525 kg/m3 approx
  • Emissions:
    • E0
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Brace Ply

Used for structural bracing, F22 Hardwood Bracing plywood is available for use for structural bracing applications. Available in 6 different sheet sizes in 4mm thick.

Brace ply is regularly used in applications such as the backing of cabinets, linings of a garage, and bracing in construction for both load bearing walls and roofs.

The plywood is sourced from resources that have been legally harvested and comply with AS2269 for the A-Bond Phenolic glue bond.

Specifications

  • Veneer Grades:
    • “D” grade face
    • “D” grade back
  • Stress Grades:
    • F22
  • Dimensions:
    • 2440mm x 900mm
    • 2745mm x 900mm
    • 3050mm x 900mm
    • 2440mm x 1200mm
    • 2745mm x 1200mm
    • 3050mm x 1200mm
  • Thicknesses:
    • 4mm
  • Glue Bond:
    • A-Bond phenolic – 72 hour boil
  • Species: 
    • Selected Hardwoods
  • Density:
    • 725 kg/m3 approx
  • Emissions:
    • E0
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Industry Information

Structural & Non Structural Plywood
Facts About Plywood Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia | EWPAA
Structural Plywood Manual Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia | EWPAA
Product & Specification Guide For the Professional and Home Handy Person Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia | EWPAA
Fire Resistance Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia | EWPAA
Facts About Formaldehyde Emissions Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia | EWPAA