For many years Builder Depot has worked with our plywood suppliers so that we are able to offer our customers hardwood throughout plywood. Being hardwood throughout (unlike some other plywoods available on the market) provides our plywood with consistent strength, stability and greater resistance to decay. Therefore making our plywood sheets suitable for the many and varied applications for which it is used throughout not only the construction industry but many other areas as well.

Key Features

• EN 636-2 and EN314-2 compliant (Class 2)
• Pleasing B face with BB reverse suitable for clear finishing such as varnish
• Strong and stable
• Easy to work with both hand and machine tools

Application

Hardwood plywood is not only used extensively throughout the construction industry but also in industries such as vehicle building and packaging. When suitably protected it may be used externally and will remain flat and stable throughout. The B face can be clear finished (using varnish/polyurethane) to highlight and enhance the attractive woodgrain surface.

Grading Information

This product is graded B/BB which is most commonly used in applications where the natural appearance of the wood grain is desirable. The B face is generally considered knot-free, however, due to its natural properties, minor imperfections may occur. The BB face is similar to the B face except slightly larger knots are permitted. Generally, the BB face will not be used for decorative/aesthetic purposes. It should also be noted that, due to the wood's natural properties, slight colour variations may occur.

Note

WBP PLYWOOD (Weather and Boil Proof) This has become a somewhat ubiquitous and incorrect ''Trade term'' for some plywoods - which predates current statutory and building requirements and in fact only relates to the adhesive used to bond the individual wood veneers together during manufacture. For very many years now the term WBP has been superseded by EN13986 and for which EN636 defines the required performance or service classes for which the entire panel may be used (not just stipulating the glue which should be used).

For more information to help with your purchase please see our what is hardwood plywood guide page.