FSC Certified: The wood in this product comes from a responsible and well managed source
Faces: Elliottis pine
Specification: EN636-2S (Suitable for us in persistently high, humid conditions or occasional wetting)
Core Veneers: Elliottis pine, Taeda Pine
Bonding Class: EN314-2 Bond class 3 (Suitable for exterior use but requires sealing to protect the wood)
Refer to BM Trada for correct sealants
CE Marked: In accordance with EN13986
Formaldehyde Emission: Class E1

Applications
Flooring, roof decking and wall sheathing
Concrete formwork (shuttering)
Boarding up windows
Site hoarding
Packing cases
Like all plywood, this product must be completely sealed for permanent use in exterior conditions. This is to prevent the plywood from swelling, which cannot be prevented by the glue alone.

Competition
Chinese Pine Faced Poplar Core Plywood – It may not be FSC certified.
Poplar has inferior strength and no resistance whatsoever to fungal decay (rot).
It is constructed with very thin face veneers (0.18mm) which reduce price but are easily damaged. It can also have poor quality core veneers. Adhesion of thin face veneer can be loosened by ‘hot melt’ application like bitumen
It is suitable for dry interior use only and frequently not tested for structural use.
EN636-1, EN314-2 Bond class 1 – Suitable for dry interior use only.