(BS) EN 313-1: 1996 (confirmed in 2015)
Plywood – Classification and Terminology – Classification
This standard lists the three main classifications for plywood.
General appearance
According to their construction
- veneer plywood, blockboard, laminboard or composites
According to their form and shape
- Flat or moulded
Principal characteristics
According to their durability
- For use in dry, humid or exterior conditions
According to their mechanical properties, surface appearance or condition
- Unsanded
- Sanded
- Prefinished
- Overlaid
Ultimate end user requirements
- Customised
