FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell direct?
No. Our range of products are marketed via our distributor network located throughout Australia and New Zealand. Please contact us for your nearest distributor.
Are your products certified to the E0 formaldehyde emission rating?
Yes, and we have also achieved Super E0 certification on all A-Bonded plywood (ie Marine, Exterior and Structural). Click here to learn more about formaldehyde.
Is your resource sustainable?
Yes, our Hoop Pine resource is 100% plantation grown and managed by the Queensland Government's commercial plantation forest grower, Forestry Plantations Queensland (FPQ). FPQ is one of Australia’s largest tree planting organisations, establishing up to 5 million trees in its plantations each year. Click here to learn more.
Do you have Chain of Custody?
Yes, the Austral Plywoods product range is certified for Chain of Custody under AS 4707:2006. Click here to learn more.
Does AFS plywood receive the same timber credit as FSC when used in "Green Star" buildings?
Yes, AFS/PEFC and FSC timber are now treated equally with regards to Green Star timber credits (refer media release by Green Building Council of Australia). As plywood produced by Austral Plywoods is AFS/PEFC certified, you may be able to claim Green Star credits when using our products.
Is your plywood fire rated?
Yes, Hoop Pine plywood has been assessed at Group 3. For the latest update on our progress in achieving Group 2, please contact us. Alternatively, we also produce a Hoop Pine veneered MDF panel, complying to Group 1 and E0. Please contact us for more information.
Do you produce an external cladding?
No, however for semi-exposed applications (ie patio ceilings, al fresco use) we recommend our Exterior plywood. Please click here for more information about exterior finishing.
Can you supply pattern advice and samples on Acoustic Plywood?
Yes, we have reliable perforators at various locations and are happy to supply direct contact details so that you can discuss your special requirements with the experts. If we are unable to provide a sample matching your needs, the perforator should also be able to assist. Please contact us for more information.
Can you offer advice on fixing plywood, minimum plywood thicknesses, support spacings etc?
Yes, please contact us for more information.
Can you give recommendations on finishing plywood?
Yes, please view our website for information on interior finishing and exterior finishing.
Take care when using plywood in free standing cupboard doors.
Plywood is a natural product that can be affected by changes in ambient weather conditions, possibly causing previously flat sheets to bow. At Austral Plywoods all precautions are taken to ensure flatness at time of dispatch, however once the plywood has left our factory we cannot guarantee sheets to remain flat unless fastened. This is particularly important where free standing kitchen/cabinet doors are concerned.