Marine Plywood BS1088 1220mm x 610mm (4x2ft), Thickness: 6mm

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Marine grade plywood is the highest quality plywood available. It is referred to as "Marine grade" because it must be completely capable of withstanding rain, snow, and water on a regular, recurrent basis to qualify. However, this is not the only requirement for a piece of plywood to be labelled as marine grade. Exhibition Stands and Booths: For temporary structures and displays, 6mm marine plywood can be used to create exhibition stands, booth partitions, and signage. Looking for alternative plywood? We have a range of different options for you to complete your project. Shop our plywood collection or explore each category: Exclusively produced to our specification, Robbins Elite is produced in a Lloyds approved mill ensuring consistent quality.

Our marine plywood is made from durable hardwood veneers and is crafted to meet a strict set of regulatory specifications to reach British Standard accreditation BS 1088. To meet this standard, it must: EN636 - 3 (Class 3) Defines that the product is made from timber that is durable ( hardwood throughout) and is suitable for all exterior applications including frequent wetting. Prolonged use in an external application would require boards to be covered or decorated. With a pale mahogany colour, it is ideal for fitting out and general constructional work, along with many other uses such as bulkheads, panelling, cabin and shower doors etc. Wall Paneling: For interior wall paneling in areas where moisture might be a concern, 6mm marine plywood can be used to add a decorative touch while ensuring durability.Quality plywood is a versatile general-purpose construction product that is supplied as panels for a cost-effective alternative to solid wood. The cross-grain style of the sheet allows it to handle high levels of pressure, and it is suitable for a wide range of uses including: The edges of most panel types are more porous than the panel surfaces. As a result, absorption at the edges is greater than on the face and if panels are subject to a changing humid or exterior climate, care must be taken to ensure that the edges are adequately sealed. In marine use there are specialist Sika adhesives and a variety of epoxy resins. The resins are normally applied to a minimum depth of seven coats. Marine Ply Uses and Applications Roofing and Ceiling Applications: In certain building applications, 6mm marine plywood may be used for roofing and ceiling applications where a water-resistant material is needed.

Shop our marine plywood sheets for your construction needs here at Harlow Bros., designed specifically for boat building, outdoor furniture, and other internal or external environments impacted by moisture. At Howarth Timber & Building Supplies, we sell a wide range of plywood sheets. Knowing which one you will need will depend on a few factors: There are stringent requirements on face and core veneers, they require solid surfaces free from open defects and stipulations on the nature and frequency of knots. These high quality veneers are then bonded using a resin to meet bonding Class 3 of BS EN 314-2 Plywood, in most circumstances this would be a phenolic resin or a modified melamine-formaldehyde resin. Importance of the finish mm (3 ply) / 6 mm (5 ply) / 9mm (7 ply) / 12 mm (9 ply) / 15 mm (9 ply) / 18 mm (11 ply) / 25 mm (15 ply)

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Furniture Making: 6mm marine plywood is utilized in the construction of lightweight furniture items like side tables, shelves, and bookcases, offering both durability and a sleek appearance. We offer the Robbins Elite range for collection or delivery, in 2500 x 1220 mm sheets (or cut to size if necessary), in the following sizes: The first choice for many renowned boatbuilding craftsmen for its aesthetic qualities, Super Elite Plus is made from multi-laminate Sapele veneers for stability, and has extremely high quality rotary cut Sapele faces. It has a superb fine sanded face veneer face quality and is ideal for epoxy coating, clear finishing or painting. This is a ply for more demanding high moisture environments. Our Marine Plys are compliant with BS1088 which specifies a very high quality plywood intended for use in boats and ships.

Manufactured from selected Gaboon (Okoume) veneers throughout, it has an attractive close grained face which is perfect for varnishing and finishes well.

Marine Plywood also has a structural strength suitable for the construction and building industry to ensure when it is used under load, it will meet all regulations. Craft and DIY Projects: Like its thinner counterpart, 4mm marine plywood, 6mm marine plywood is often used by craft enthusiasts and DIY hobbyists for various creative projects and small woodworking tasks. When used in furnishings, or for projects where the finished look is important, you can choose decorative plywood that features face veneers that feature the natural wood grain that is a popular feature.