Birch Plywood Product & Information Guide - DHH …

1 Birch PlywoodProduct & InformationGuidetotal timber solutionsT 01708 864245F 01708 864626E and distributors of wood based panel productsstandard/raw birchsmooth overlaidspecial overlay/compositepainting gradetextured overlayfinished birchkeeping you updated environmental responsibilitiesKEEP UP TO DATE WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIAL atvian grading rulesBB: Ideal for internal paint finish. Knots or holes over 6mm are replaced by oval plugs with between 15/20 plugs allowed per sheet. Sound knots allowedWG: Used where face appearance is not important. Sound knots up to 65mm allowed and can also permit splits and open defects.

2 Heavy staining, rough patches and glue percolation allowed. Can also include fall down grade from higher birchGRADE [S+/BB] [B/BB] [BB/BB] [BB/CP] [CP/CP] [ C/C]SIZE 2440 x 1220mmGLUE EXTERIOR4mm - [150] [150] [150] - -6mm [ 80] [ 65] [ 65] [ 65] [ 65] [ 65]8mm - - - - - [ 50]9mm [ 54] [ 44] [ 44] [ 44] [ 44] -12mm [ 40] [ 40] [ 40] [ 40] [ 40] [ 50]15mm - [ 26] [ 32] [ 32] [ 26] [ 40]18mm [ 27] [ 22] [ 22] [ 22] [ 27] [ 27]21mm - - - - [ 23] -24mm [ 20] [ 16] [ 16] [ 20] [ 16] [ 20]27mm - - - [ 14] [ 18] -30mm - - [ 12] [ 12] - [ 16]GRADE [B/BB] [BB/BB] [BB/CP] [CP/CP] [C/C]SIZE 1525 x 1525mmGLUE INTERIOR 3mm - [130] [130] - [130]4mm - [100] [100] - [100]5mm - - - - [ 80]6mm - [ 65] [ 65] - [ 65]8mm - - - - [ 50]9mm - [ 44] [ 44] - -12mm [ 33] [ 33] [ 33] - [ 33]15mm [ 26] [ 26] [ 26] - [ 26]18mm [ 22] [ 22] [ 22] - [ 22]24mm - - - - [ 17][BB/BB]2440 x 1220mmINTERIOR----[ 26][ 27]----Russian grading rulesS+: Top grade, ideal for decorative use, staining ,lacquering.

3 No plugs : For high quality, painting, staining and lacquering. Mainly, white veneers with no plugs. Minimal light discolouration : Ideal for painting, overlays, veneering or films. Knots or holes over 7mm are replaced by oval or butterfly wooden plugsCP: Repaired solid patches up to 40mm allowed although generally no more than BB grade. Heavy staining allowedC: Used where appearance is not important. Unsanded with splits and small open defectsbirch plywoodrussian birchGRADE [AB/B] [BR/BR] [C]SIZE 1525 x 1525mmGLUE [200] - [200] - [200] [200] [200]2mm [200] - -Finnish grading rulesAB: Light coloured face, which allows slight colouration and veins.

4 Also allows for curling Grain and about 2-3 knots of about 5mm : Exhibits the natural attributes of Birch . Slight colouration permitted across the surface, veins, slight flame and 4-5 knots of max 7-8 diameter are : Allows for chromatic aberrations [colours: yellow, red, stain blue vein, flame, small knots and 4-5 knots of max 10mm diameter. Some small cracks [Open or on the edge] and some small wrinkles are : Allows for chromatic aberrations, vein, flame, some small knots, 10 of max 15mm diameter small blue cracks and birchGRADE [BB/BB] [CP/CP] SIZE 2440 x 1220mmGLUE [100] [100]Chinese grading rulesBB: No serious colour variation.]

5 Pin knots ,Burl knots, Black Pin Knot allowed, Gum and knot figure allowed. Light mineral streaks and Boat patches allowed. Not allowed:- Colour change and broken knots. Boat patches , maximum 24 per 8 x 4 board. Maximum 8 boat patches per m2 . Maximum Boat patch size x : Light heartwood, pin knots. Boat patches allowed Maximum 48 per 8 X 4. Maximum 16 Per m2. Minimum Boat patch size x birchFOR MORE COMPREHENSIVE AND TECHNICAL Information ON ANY OF OUR PRODUCTS VISIT OUR WEBSITE [BB/BB]1525 x 1525mmEXTERIOR[130] 100] [ 80] [ 65] [ 50] [ 44] [ 33] [ 26] [ 22] [ 17] GRADE [BB/BB] [BB/WG]SIZE 1220 x 2440mmGLUE EXTERIOR 4mm [150] [150] [ 90] [ 90]8mm - -9mm [ 65] [ 65]12mm [ 50] [ 50]15mm [ 40] [ 40] 18mm [ 35] [ 35]21mm [ 30] [ 30]24mm [ 25] [ 25]27mm [ 22] [ 22] 30mm [ 20] [ 20] 35mm [ 17] [ 17]40mm [ 15] [ 15]50mm [ 12] [ 12][BB/BB] [BB/WG] [WG/WG] [C] 2440 x 1220mm EXTERIOR[150] [150]

6 - -[ 90] [ 90] - [ 90] - - - [ 75][ 50] [ 50] - -[ 50] [ 50] [ 50] -[ 40] [ 40] [ 40] -[ 35] [ 35] [ 35] -[ 30] [ 30] - -[ 25] [ 25] [ 25] [ 25] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [BB/BB]1220 x 3050mmEXTERIOR-[ 90] - -[ 50][ 40][ 35]- [ 25]- ----[BB/BB] [BB/G]1525 x 3050mmEXTERIOR [150] [ 150] [ 90] [ 90] - - [ 65] [ 65] [ 50] [ 50] [ 40] [ 40] [ 35] [ 35] [ 30] [ 30] [ 25] [ 25] - - - - - - - - - -[BB/BB]1525 x 3660mmEXTERIOR----[10]-[10]- [10]-----[BB/BB]1830 x 3660mmEXTERIOR----[10][10][10]-[10]----- We source from reputable mills in Russia.

7 However not all these mills are FSC APPEARANCE: Overlaid with phenol film or with UV resistant film on both the faces. The wear face has a rough wire mesh pattern (W); the reverse is normally smooth (F), although it can have wire mesh on both sides (grade W/W).Textured rough wire mesh overlay is hard wearing and can be used for many different flooring : The wire mesh surface has a high wear resistance and anti-slip properties. The surface is weather- and water-proof, resists to commonly used chemicals. This Product is environmentally friendly [FSC &/or PEFC].APPLICATIONS: Vehicle floors, pedestrian bridges, storage and factory floors, scaffold boards, loading platforms, ship decks, pier surfaces, boatbuilding and grandstands.

8 In general where good anti-slip properties are : Composed of mm thick peeled veneers cross bonded and sanded on both faces bonded using phenol-formaldehyde resin glue [E1]. This forms the construction for all the products detailed in this brochure except Drawerside Plywood . For grading rules please refer to grading rules on left hand page, or visit our website ADVANTAGES: Environmentally friendly [FSC &/or PEFC], durable, easily : Has a wide range of applications for both interior and exterior use including building and construction, transport, packaging, furniture, joinery, sports equipment, children s toys and many other PLYWOODAPPEARANCE: Birch Plywood overlaid on both the faces with a phenol film [dull netted pattern one side with a smooth reverse] or with UV resistant film (grade F/F).

9 Colours:- Light/Dark Brown, Green, Black, Grey & : Surface with high wear resistance, good anti- slip properties, good visual appearance (decorative surface), weather- and water-proof, resists commonly used chemicals and easy-to-clean. Environmentally friendly [FSC &/or PEFC]. APPLICATIONS: In transport industry for floors and walls, storage and factory floors, storage shelves, loading platforms, pier surfaces, boatbuilding, scaffolding and grandstands. In general - surfaces where high wear resistance and anti-slip properties are MORE COMPREHENSIVE AND TECHNICAL Information ON ANY OF OUR PRODUCTS VISIT OUR WEBSITE : Composed of mm thick peeled unidirectional veneers [where the grain of each veneer is laid in the same direction] and sanded on both faces bonded with an interior : This arrangement is regularly used in the manufacture of drawer surrounds, and leads to the Product being called Birch Drawerside Plywood .

10 Environmentally friendly [FSC ]. APPLICATIONS: : Birch Plywood sanded both faces with an interior glue line for laser cutting. ADVANTAGES: Special Birch Plywood for the die cutting industry. The fine grained, interior glued panels with special tolerances are widely used for laser cutting. Strong and homogenous Birch cuts well is accurate and holds the knives firmly in place. APPLICATIONS: Laser cutting- die cutting stripping & blanking tools-printing blocks - model making - plywoodSpecialist birchFOR MORE Information ON THE ABOVE PRODUCTS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND CLICK ON PHENOLIC Birch Plywood Not always available from stock but available from the mill on a forward stocks (1220 x 2440mm/1525x3050mm)