Products - Exterior
Exterior Plywood
Exterior plywood is a high quality plywood manufactured with a high grade face and a lesser grade back. Exterior plywood is suitable for semi-exposed applications, if finished correctly (click here for finishing instructions). Hoop pine, being a designated marine specie is dimensionally stable, easy to work and is suitable for applications involving long term exposure to Australia's harsh environment without fear of delamination. Hoop pine provides an excellent substrate for high quality exterior paint. 100% acrylic based paints are recommended - consult your chosen supplier for expert advice to ensure best results are achieved.
The following characteristics of Hoop pine exterior plywood are often used to advantage:
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Permanent Type "A" Bond
A necessity for furniture and linings in potentially wet or damp areas such as bathrooms, laundries, around kitchen sinks and vanity basins. Hoop pine doorskins are a must for fully exposed applications. Hoop pine (a designated marine specie) is characterised by a closed grain and when combined with the type A marine bond it provides a long lasting surface for a class paint finish. Again it is important to stress that light reflective colours in 100% acrylic paint better accommodate the natural movement of timber.
Super E0 formaldehyde emission rating
Our Exterior products are certified to Super E0 (view certificate), the lowest emission rating obtainable.
F17 Stress Grade
Exterior plywood manufactured by Austral Plywoods also complies with the Structural standard AS/NZS 2269, and has a stress grade of F17. This superior stress grade is attributable to our premium Hoop Pine resource, the efficient utilisation of that resource, and a commitment to quality manufacture.
Dimensional Stability When Exposed To Moisture Changes
This is a real advantage when plywood is used in fitments around sinks, showers, verandahs and other potentially wet areas.
Exposed core veneer used as a feature is increasing in popularity. Austral Plywoods is able to produce exterior plywood with minimal core gaps to beautify this effect.
Marine Applications
Using this marine specie to its full potential, Hoop pine exterior plywood is the ideal product for above hull fitments.
Take care in free standing applications
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.