Plywood Specific Applications, Performance Characteristics & Standards
The standard that classifies plywood is (BS) EN 636. It gives the requirements for plywood for general purpose use and for structural (load bearing) applications in dry, humid and exterior conditions. It also gives a classification based on bending properties.
Specifiers and builders: simply select the property you need, such as bending strength, from the list below and APA’s guide will identify which standard you need to comply with.
Requirements for manufacturer testing: the declaration of performance supplied by the manufacturer lists the product’s value. For the tests they have carried out to verify performance characteristics, click here.
- For floors, walls and roofs and non-structural applications – what do I need to comply with?
- What other essentials do I need to check for structural use?
- Are there further structural checks I need to do on floors and roofs?
- Wall sheathing is being installed as part of my project – is there anything specific I need to test it for?
- How do I determine thermal insulation requirements?
- Acoustic sound is an important part of my building project – what do I need to test for?
- I am installing industrial shelving and other ‘non-construction’ features – what standards do I need to meet?
Plywood Specific Applications, Performance Characteristics & Standards
The standard that classifies plywood is (BS) EN 636. It gives the requirements for plywood for general purpose use and for structural (load bearing) applications in dry, humid and exterior conditions. It also gives a classification based on bending properties.
Specifiers and builders: simply select the property you need, such as bending strength, from the list below and APA’s guide will identify which standard you need to comply with.
Requirements for manufacturer testing: the declaration of performance supplied by the manufacturer lists the product’s value. For the tests they have carried out to verify performance characteristics, click here.
- For floors, walls and roofs and non-structural applications – what do I need to comply with?
- What other essentials do I need to check for structural use?
- Are there further structural checks I need to do on floors and roofs?
- Wall sheathing is being installed as part of my project – is there anything specific I need to test it for?
- How do I determine thermal insulation requirements?
- Acoustic sound is an important part of my building project – what do I need to test for?
- I am installing industrial shelving and other ‘non-construction’ features – what standards do I need to meet?
