Plywood Sizes

Plywood Sizes

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 thickness of plywood?

Plywood thickness ranges from 0.4mm~100mm . But the common plywood is 3.2mm~21mm .

What are the 3 types of plywood?

Plywood typically comes in three-, five-, or multi-ply, with three-ply being the most common. Three-ply is strong, durable, and looks more decorative than other styles. Five-ply is stronger than three-ply, while multi-ply is strong enough to be used for exterior projects, like roofing.

What thickness does plywood come in NZ?

It is available in a full range of thicknesses from 7mm to 25mm and in untreated and treated H3. 2 CCA or H3. 1 LOSP.

Who makes plywood in NZ?

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

Is 4×8 plywood actual 4×8?

Sheathing Plywood (Common: 15/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.; Actual: 0.438 in. x 48 in.

Does plywood come in 5×8?

The standard thicknesses for plywood are 1 ¼, 1 1/8, ¾, 5/8, ½, 3/8, ¼, and 1/8 inches.

Which is the best plywood?

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Wigwam Plywood Company. Kamdhenu Plywood Brand. Oriental Veneer Products Ltd. Rushil Decor Limited. Archidply Laminate Industries Ltd. Timex Plywood Limited. Swadesh Plywood Companies Ltd. Anchor Plywood Brand.

Which plywood is the cheapest?

D-grade plywood: The cheapest type of plywood veneers, these sheets typically haven’t been repaired. The flaws can be slightly larger and the knots in this type of plywood can be up to 2.5 inches in diameter. CDX: CDX-grade plywood is typically inexpensive material, as it is made of the two lowest grades (C and D).

What type of plywood is strongest?

The answer is marine plywood. It is the strongest and toughest of all plywood on the market. High-quality glues hold the plies in marine plywood together. That makes them structurally sound and resistant to moisture.

Can you get 4mm plywood?

The manufacturing tolerance for the thickness of plywood sheets are the stated thickness +0.3mm/-0.4mm. This means a 4mm plywood sheet could be between 3.6mm and 4.3mm in thickness.

What are the plywood grades?

There are 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.

How big is a sheet of ply?

A standard sheet of plywood is 4′ x 8′ and will cover 32 square feet. The 4′ x 8′ size correlates to the spacing on floor joists, roof trusses or wall studs for easy installation.

Where is plywood made NZ?

All our manufacturing happens at the Tokoroa Mill, from sustainably-grown New Zealand plantation pine and is distributed across New Zealand and further afield.

Who makes Shadowclad?

Shadowclad has been BRANZ appraised as a cladding material for cavity wall construction. To view the BRANZ Appraisal No. 764 (2017) visit

Is plywood manufactured in New Zealand?

IPL is New Zealand’s only manufacturer of plywood for signage, and our other specialty products provide the best solution to specific applications.

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