This technical resource is your starting point for specifying plywood, OSB or LVL for UK and EU structural applications.
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APPLICATIONS | General Description | Plywood Grade Rated (with span rating) | Non-Rated Plywood Grade | Bond Classification/Glue Line | Exterior veneer grades | Exposure 1 veneer grades | Span rating/support spacing and designated loading | ||
NON-STRUCTURAL | Where appearance of both sides is important for interior applications, with smooth surfaces suitable for painting | A-A (NON-RATED) | US panels are available in two classifications: Exterior - equivalent to (BS) EN 314 Bond Class 3 or Exposure 1 (always includes D veneer) - Bond Class 2 | Face A; Inner C; Back A | Face A;Inner D; Back A | Span rating not applicable |