What does CD and DD mean for plywood?

Construction ply in CD or CPD or DD comes as either a non-structural or an ASNZ2269 certified structural panel. CD has one sanded face, while D face allows for some unfilled knots & splits. With a marine glue this is used in all aspects on interior construction.

What are the grades of plywood?

We carry four grades of plywood: A, B, C and D. The grade refers to the quality and appearance of the plywood’s face and back veneers. A has the highest quality and is the most expensive, and D is the least expensive. A-grade plywood features a smooth, sanded surface without knots.

What sizes does plywood come in NZ?

Plywood stocks are extensive and one of the most comprehensive in New Zealand. Thicknesses vary from 4mm to 32mm and sheet sizes from 2400x1200mm, 2700x1200mm and 3100x1530mm.

What is structural plywood NZ?

Structural plywood is a series of timber veneers glued and pressed at right angles to each other to form a rigid board. Radiata Pine veneers are normally used in Structural plywood. A waterproof type “A” Bond glue is used in Structural plywood. Structural plywood is normally pressed in uneven layers of veneers.

What is CC in plywood?

C-C Plugged Exterior. A touch-sanded plywood panel with C-Plugged-grade face, C-grade back and inner plies. Bond classification is Exterior.

What is F8 F8 plywood?

bbi F8 Structural Plywood is manufactured from Radiata Pine using a Super E0 WBP A Bond. Exterior Phenol-Formaldehyde glue and tested to the New Zealand Structural Plywood Stan- dard AS/NZS 2269. F8 Structural Plywood is available both Untreated and H3. 2 Treated to cover a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications …

What’s the biggest sheet of plywood?

Hardwood plywood is also available in sizes 2 x 2 feet, 2 x 4 feet, and 4 x 4 feet. Utility plywood is available in sheets that are longer, measuring 4 x 10 feet. Also available for utility plywood are sheets that measure 5 feet wide and come in lengths of 6, 8 and 10 feet.

What is the thinnest plywood available?

The thinnest plywood products available today are aircraft grade.

What is the difference between structural and non-structural plywood NZ?

The main difference between structural and non-structural plywood is the type of glue used in the manufacturing of the boards. Plywood boards that meet structural standards have A-Bond types of glue bond. Non-structural plywood, on the other hand, falls under the C-D Bond.

Who makes plywood in NZ?

Ecoply® is New Zealand’s leading brand of structural plywood and is manufactured from sustainably grown plantation pine.

Where can I buy plywood in New Zealand?

Based in Penrose Auckland, the business today distributes nationwide and exports to the Pacific Rim an extensive range of products including Plywood and Wood Panels (e.g.: MDF etc.), Sign and Light Industrial Panels, and Pre-Mixed Bagged Concrete products. Plywood s tocks are extensive and one of the most comprehensive in New Zealand.

What kind of plywood is used for flooring?

Ecoply DD Structural Plywood F8/F8 Untreated 19mm 2400 x 1200m… Ecoply CD Structural Plywood F8/F8 Untreated 17 x 2700 x 1200m… Ecoply BD Structural Plywood F8/F8 Untreated 9mm 2400 x 1200mm… Ecoply DD Structural Plywood F8/F8 H3.2 Treated 19mm 2400 x 12… Ecoply CD Structural Plywood F8/F8 H3.2 Treated 19 x 2400 x 12… 5 out of 5 stars.

What kind of wood is CHH plywood made from?

Manufactured from sustainably-grown New Zealand plantation pine, CHH Plywood offers a range of appearance and performance rated plywood products, with familiar brands, such as Ecoply ®, Shadowclad ®, Handiply ® and Pinoli ®.

What’s the difference between a and D plywood?

D grade can have open knots and splits and can be unsanded. The face grade of plywood is always the first designated: AA has two A grade faces. AD has an A grade face and a D grade back. S Selected grade, equals or betters B grade. BB has two B grade faces. CD has a C grade face and a D grade back. DD has two D grade faces.