Product Overview
Elliotis pine structural plywood sheet, measuring 2440mm x 1220mm (8' x 4') with a 12mm thickness.
Manufactured in Brazil from single-species Elliottis pine veneers and bonded to meet BS EN 636-2 (Service Class 2), it provides strength and stability in humid conditions when edges are sealed.
A cost-effective alternative to hardwood plywood, it is widely used for roofing decks, wall sheathing, and general structural joinery.
Features & Benefits
- Structural classification: Meets BS EN 636-2, suitable for load-bearing applications in humid environments when sealed.
- Veneer grade C+/C: Better face sanded smooth for construction or utility finishing; reverse face may contain knots and imperfections.
- No core voids: Veneers are laid up with minimal gaps for stable performance.
- Strength and stability: Provides racking resistance in walls and a solid base in roofing and flooring.
- Cost-effective: Affordable alternative to hardwood plywood without compromising essential structural qualities.
- Workability: Cuts, drills, nails, and screws easily with standard tools.
- Standard sheet size (2440mm x 1220mm): Covers 2.98m² per sheet, minimising cutting waste.
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Thickness 12mm: Mid-range panel suited to roofing decks, wall sheathing, and joinery.
Please Note: Colour and finish are representative only and may vary slightly as this is a natural product.
Applications
- Roof decking (sarking): Provides a stable base for underlay and roof coverings.
- Wall sheathing: Adds rigidity and racking resistance in timber frame walls.
- Flooring underlayment: Levels and supports flooring in domestic and light commercial settings.
- Site hoarding and temporary barriers: Secure, cost-effective option for site enclosures.
- Formwork (general shuttering): For concrete pours where surface finish is not critical.
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General joinery and carpentry: Utility use for shelving, workbenches, crates, and packing cases.
Installation Guidance
- Seal all edges and cut faces: Prevents moisture ingress and extends service life.
- Fix at recommended centres: Typically 400mm for 12mm thickness in wall, roof, and floor applications.
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Use galvanised or stainless fixings: Protects against corrosion in humid or temporary outdoor conditions.
Compliance & Performance
- Standard: Meets BS EN 636-2 for structural use in humid service conditions and covered external applications when sealed.
- Veneer quality: C+/C grade pine, with a smoother C+ face suitable for utility finishes and a reverse C face showing more knots and imperfections.
- Country of origin: Brazil (Elliotis pine plantations).
- Classification note: Formerly referred to as WBP plywood; superseded by EN standards.