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Film‑faced plywood
High-performance birch plywood with durable film coating
Film-faced plywood from Petro Birch is a birch plywood panel coated with a tough phenolic film, engineered for applications where a smooth surface, moisture resistance and high wear resistance are essential.
The 100% birch core provides strength and dimensional stability, while the film layer protects the panel from concrete, abrasion and weather during multiple reuse cycles.
Why choose Petro Birch Film-faced plywood
- Smooth, sealed surface for high-quality concrete finish
- Phenolic film for improved moisture and wear resistance
- Strong birch core for load-bearing platforms and formwork
- Edge sealing available to enhance panel durability
- Cut-to-size and kit preparation on request
Film‑faced PLYWOOD SOLUTIONS
Key advantages
- Durable film surface – protects the panel from moisture, abrasion and aggressive media during concrete works or intensive use.
- Clean demoulding – smooth surface and appropriate release treatment support high-quality concrete finishes and easy formwork stripping.
- High load capacity – birch core and cross-banded construction ensure strength for scaffolding decks, platforms and truck flooring.
- Extended service life – with proper handling, edge sealing and release agents, panels can be reused multiple times.
- Easy processing – panels can be cut, drilled and machined with standard woodworking tools while keeping the film intact when correctly handled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel sizes, length × width, mm (ft) | 1525×1525 (5×5) 1220×2440 (4×8), 1250×2500 (4×8) 2440×1220 (8×4), 2500×1250 (8×4) 1500×2440 (5×8), 1525×2500 (5×8) 2440×1500 (8×5), 2500×1525 (8×5) 1500×3000 (5×10), 1525×3050 (5×10) |
| Thickness, mm | 2.7–40 |
| Surface | Sanded both sides (S2S) One side sanded (S/NS) Unsanded (NS) |
| Grade | B Sel, B, S Sel, S (grade I) BBx, BB (grade II) CP, WGE, WG (grade III) C, CC (grade IV) |
| Formaldehyde emission | E0.5 E1 |
| Moisture resistance | High |
| Moisture, % | 5–12 |
| Edge treatment | – |
* Petro Birch Regular Exterior plywood is manufactured according to internal company standards, quality and process controls.
| Parameter | Thickness, mm | Value, MPa |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Static bending strength, min | ||
| along the grain of the face veneers | 6.5–40 | 60 |
| across the grain of the face veneers | 6.5–40 | 30 |
| 2. Tensile strength along the grain, min | 2.7–6.5 | 30 |
| 3. Modulus of elasticity in static bending, min | ||
| along the grain | 6.5–40 | 7,000 |
| across the grain | 6.5–40 | 3,000 |
| Average shear strength, MPa | Wood failure, % | |
| From 0.2 to 0.4 inclusive | 80 and more | |
| From 0.4 to 0.6 inclusive | 60 and more | |
| From 0.6 to less than 1.0 | 40 and more | |
| 1.0 and more | – |
* Static bending strength along and across the grain of the face veneers, modulus of elasticity in static bending along and across the grain of the face veneers, and tensile strength along the grain are verified through lab testing at least once a month for every brand name, panel thickness, and number of plies. Lab testing of every batch of Petro Birch Regular Exterior plywood is available upon customer request.
Available grades allow selection according to aesthetic and functional requirements:
Grade I: B — highest appearance and strength
Grade II: BB — suitable for construction and industrial use
Grade III: CP — functional applications where minor defects are acceptable
Grade IV: C — for structural or industrial use where appearance is secondary
Applications & Grades
Petro Birch plywood panels are used in applications where high strength, dimensional stability, and moisture resistance are required, without the need for additional formability beyond minimal bending.
Common applications include:
- Construction elements for exterior and interior projects
- Flooring and transport platforms
- Formwork and temporary industrial structures
- Furniture components and interior finishing
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