European Pine Plywood
We first consider it a very good birch alternative
- Made in Europe with European logs
- EUTR / UKTR compliant
- FSC environmentally rated
- Wall lining, furniture, shop fitting. Now being successfully used for die-making laser boards
Manufactured and tested to the same established and recognised standards as birch plywood:
- CE rated structural
- EN315 – tolerances for dimensions
- EN322 – determination of moisture content
- EN323 – determination of density
- EN635 – classification of surface appearance
- EN636-3 – service class: use in exterior conditions
- EN314-2 – glue class 2: use in exterior conditions
| Spec | European Pine | Birch |
|---|---|---|
| Density kg/m3 | 689-720 | 640-700 |
| Plies 12mm | 9 ply | 9 ply |
| Plies 15mm | 11 ply | 11 ply |
| Plies 18mm | 13 ply | 13 ply |
Pine (top) / Birch (bottom)
Comparing Pine to Birch
Pine is slightly denser / heavier
Pine is more durable
Birch is stronger
Same number of plugs/patches
Same number of plies per thickness
Same light colour
Birch is plain grain / Pine has a figured grain
Glue line
Pine: exterior glue that is colourless
Birch: exterior glue that is dark brown
Birch: interior glue that is colourless
