Plywood Sheets
Available in a range of sizes, plywood is ideal for shelving, bench tops, wall lining and cabinetry.
There are four groups of plywood products, with each group designed for specific applications:
1. AS/NZS 2269: Structural
2. AS/NZS 2270: Interior
3. AS/NZS 2271: Exterior
4. AS/NZS 2272: Marine
Grades and faces of plywood differ depending on what the plywood is being used for. See the table below for the various grades and faces that apply to plywood.
Examples of Plywood face grades:
Barwon Timber stocks many different types of plywood including Brace ply, CD ply and formply. We also have access to many architectural and feature plywoods used in construction.
Like many other building materials, plywood sheets are often used in DIY home renovations and trade applications. It’s also frequently specified by architects to create beautiful designs for residential homes and commercial spaces.
The durability of plywood sheets is an often-overlooked characteristic. It can last for up to 50 years if properly finished and maintained. The type or grade of material used will depend on the lifespan of your installation.
Plywood is a versatile material with endless uses. It can be used for applications such as formwork and paneling, or interior construction purposes like wall joinery or trim pieces in between different surfaces of wood paneling inside your house. If you have questions about plywood sheets and the use cases, please contact our timber team.
No, not all ply is waterproof. Only the “Marine ply” offers moisture resistance.
Different species are used depending on availability. Some of the commonly used species for plywood include hardwood trees like birch, blackbutt, oak, okoume, poplar, spotted gum and walnut, as well as softwood species including Hoop pine, Monterey pine, Radiata pine and Douglas fir.