Do not use any new panels showing bow or twist out of the pack. Wheredistortion exceeds 30mm, these panels fail the product standard. They shouldnot be used and returned to the manufacturer.Prevent/Minimise Exposure to MoistureWhere formply panels that have been supplied flat on site distort, there is onlyone cause, this is exposure to moisture, or a change in moisture content.6No …

Wrap and Twist in FormplyAS 6669 provides a 30mm flatness limitation for formply sheets. To measure flatness,formply sheets are placed concave down on a flat surface and any bow or twist exceeding30mm above the flat fails the product Standard.In addition, sheets must be able to be pushed flat using “palm pressure”, of approximately15kg.Formwork plywood supplied to the market with flatness …

This technical note has been developed in response to market problems and failuresrelating to the quality of off form finishes being achieved from formwork plywood in theAustralian market.Most issues relate to Class 2 surface finishes as defined in AS 3610, but issues do from timeto time occur in Class 3.This Technical Note discusses some common formwork plywood problems and lists …

Choosing your Plywood Formply is typically covered with an overlay paper to slow water absorption andcreate a smooth concrete surface; however, there are many different types ofplywood overlays and not all of them are suitable for use on formply. AS6669 hasstrict requirements for the quality of formply overlay to ensure it is water resistant,durable and will not adhere to the …

For years, judging the quality of the as-cast concrete was really a guessing game. Often “good enough” translated to “only a few bugholes” and walls that weren’t too curvy. The subcontractors who followed the concrete placement were expected to patch any honeycombed areas and adjust their framing work to the dimensions left after formwork removal.  But in the last few …

Clean and apply release agents. Soon after removal, plywood forms should be inspected for wear, cleaned, and repaired, spot-primed, refinished

Timber Products is one of the world’s largest processors of hardwood veneer. Each sheet of veneer that is used for the company’s hardwood plywood panels is inspected and graded by veteran graders who average more than 10 years of experience. The result is consistent, quality veneers that meet the unique needs of each customer. As attractive as it is versatile, …

Lately the mega plywood factories have been sneaking unusual plies into the cores and creating havoc for custom cabinets. The use of dense tropical hardwood is being used to make the cores in some plywood I have bought at Home Depot recently. This makes an inferior product as demonstrated in this discussion video.

We’re revisiting the main characteristics and properties of each wood for infrared sauna, their advantages, disadvantages, aesthetic looks, durability, allergenic qualities, textures and more… Traditional sauna or infrared sauna are one of the best way to detoxify, boosts metabolism and recover you body from training or injury. Comparing sauna wood types is a little tricky if you’re talking to a …

Plywood is one of the commonly used materials for furniture and one of the three major wood-based panels. It can also be used for aircraft, ships, trains, automobiles, buildings and packaging boxes. (1) The bonding strength of plywood is lower than the specified value of the standard. The reason is that the quality of adhesive is poor; The hot pressing …