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Hanson Birch Plywood

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Hanson Plywood Ltd Product certifications:
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  • TRADA

    TRADA

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  • PEFC

    PEFC

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H Birch plywood is suitable for use in both interior and exterior applications.

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Application

Typical uses: Decorative wall linings, structural flooring, structural plywood in a roof, general joinery, shop fitting and furniture.

Description

A multi-ply, cross banded plywood constructed entirely from birch veneers, available in a varied range of face qualities, thicknesses and sheet sizes.


Birch veneers are bonded with an exterior, phenol-formaldehyde glue allowing panels to be used in dry and humid environments and, if fully sealed, in many exterior uses - consult manufacturer for further details.


Features and benefits:

  • Manufactured in accordance with EN 636-2.
  • Class 3 Glue Bond to EN 314-2.
  • CE marked to BS EN 13986.
  • FSC and PEFC subject to availability.
  • Sourced from carefully selected and trusted mills that have a pedigree in producing high quality plywood.

General information

Color

Beige

Finish

Smooth

Material

Birch plywood

Shape

Rectangle

Manufacturer guidance

Sheets.

Length

2440 mm

3050 mm

Width

1220 mm

1525 mm

Height

4 mm

6 mm

9 mm

12 mm

15 mm

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Uniclass

Pr_25_71_97_91 Visual grade general veneer plywoodsPrimary
Pr_25_71_97_33 General and utility veneer plywoods
Pr_25_71_97_86 Structural veneer plywoods

CAWS

K11/515 Plywood roof decking

K11/715 Plywood underlay

M40/110 Tiling

M40/120 Mosaic

N10/110 Purpose-made

P20/40 Plywood

H20/150 Sheet cladding (attached to metal support systems)

K11/315 Plywood flooring

K11/415 Plywood wall sheathing

K11/815 Plywood

G20/15 Plywood

M40/10 Natural stone covering

M50/55 Plywood underlay

M51/371 Plywood underlay

K11/215 Plywood floating floor

K11/615 Plywood sarking

M40/115 Natural stone covering

P20/240 Plywood

K11/40 Plywood roof decking

G20/310 Structural plywood

H20/155 Sheet cladding (attached to timber battens)

K11/115 Battened plywood floating floor

M40/400 Backgrounds

N10/160 Shelving systems

M50/560 Plywood underlay

M40/5 Tiling

N10/30 Shelving systems

M40/15 New backgrounds/ bases

N10/10 Purpose-made

SKU Code

NA

Specification data - Visual grade general veneer plywoods

Standards

To BS EN 636, BS EN 314-2, BS EN 63, BS EN 717-2 and GOST Grading Standard.

Third-party certification

CE marked to BS EN 13986.

Manufacturer guidance

FSC and PEFC subject to availability.

Material

-

Type

Birch plywood.

Guidance for specification option:

For interior and exterior use.

Material grade

B/BB.

Guidance for specification option:

  • B: Solid white veneers with no open defects or plug repairs. Suitable for high quality paint/ stain or lacquer finish where the end product is open to display.
  • BB: Mainly solid face veneers with some small repaired veneer splits and pin knots. Larger open knots are repaired using wooden plugs. Some solid light and dark knots are admissible. Suitable for applications where a solid surface is needed but the visual aspects are not so critical.

S+/BB.

Guidance for specification option:

  • S+: As B but with slightly more discolouration admissible.
  • BB: Mainly solid face veneers with some small repaired veneer splits and pin knots. Larger open knots are repaired using wooden plugs. Some solid light and dark knots are admissible. Suitable for applications where a solid surface is needed but the visual aspects are not so critical.

BB/BB.

Guidance for specification option:

  • BB: Mainly solid face veneers with some small repaired veneer splits and pin knots. Larger open knots are repaired using wooden plugs. Some solid light and dark knots are admissible. Suitable for applications where a solid surface is needed but the visual aspects are not so critical.

BB/CP.

Guidance for specification option:

  • BB: Mainly solid face veneers with some small repaired veneer splits and pin knots. Larger open knots are repaired using wooden plugs. Some solid light and dark knots are admissible. Suitable for applications where a solid surface is needed but the visual aspects are not so critical.
  • CP: Generally as BB but with possibly more repairs, open defects and discolouration. This grade can also arise from the downgrade of higher quality grades. Suitable for applications where a strong core is needed but the accepted face quality can be more varied.



C/C.

Guidance for specification option:

  • C: Usually unsanded and allows a larger range of open defects. Suitable for applications where a strong solid core is needed but face quality does not matter.

CP/CP.

Guidance for specification option:

  • CP: Generally as BB but with possibly more repairs, open defects and discolouration. This grade can also arise from the downgrade of higher quality grades. Suitable for applications where a strong core is needed but the accepted face quality can be more varied.

Manufacturer guidance

Grade selection is dependent upon board size and thickness selection. Consult manufacturer's literature for information.

Face veneer

Birch.

Service class

To BS EN 636, (EN 636-2).

Use class

Use Class 2.

Bonding quality

To BS EN 314-2, Class 3.

Appearance class

To BS EN 635.

Reaction to fire classification

-

Flooring

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer.

Non-flooring applications

To BS EN 13501-1, Class D-s2, d0.

VOC emissions

To EN 717-2, Class E1.

Guidance for specification option:

Formaldehyde release.

Sheet size

1220 x 2440 mm.
1525 x 3050 mm.

Nominal thickness

4 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

3 ply.

6 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

5 ply.

6.5 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

5 ply.

9 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

7 ply.

12 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

9 ply.

15 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

11 ply.

18 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

13 ply.

21 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

15 ply.

24 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

17 ply.

27 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

19 ply.

30 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

21 ply.

35 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

25 ply.

40 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

29 ply.

45 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

33 ply.

50 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

36 ply.

Number of plies

3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 29, 33, 36.

Guidance for specification option:

Depends on thickness: see Nominal thickness guidance for details.

Edges

Square.

Combustible

true

Average density

700 kg/m³.

MoistureContent

8–10%.

Core

Uniform and consistent core construction.

Colour

Natural.

Sustainability data

Recyclability

Re-use or Biomass

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

0 %

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

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Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

IFC
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1

Product certifications

TRADA

TRADA

Responsible Purchaser - TDUK Certificate

TRADA

TRADA

TDUK Membership

PEFC

PEFC

PEFC Certificate

Literature

Plywood: The Specifiers Guide

Plywood: The Specifiers Guide

Hanson Plywood 2025 Brochure

Hanson Plywood 2025 Brochure

Birch Plywood

Birch Plywood

Birch Plywood Specifiers Guide

Birch Plywood Specifiers Guide

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