What does F17 structural plywood mean?

F17 refers to a stress grade indicating the plywood’s bending strength. Higher F-grades indicate higher load capacity. F17 plywood is commonly used in commercial flooring and high-load structural applications.

Can European structural plywood be used in Australia?

European plywood manufactured to EN and ISO standards is structurally strong, but it is not automatically certified under AS/NZS 2269. Always check compliance requirements with your engineer or building certifier.

What thickness structural plywood should I use?

Thickness depends on span, load and engineering design. Common structural plywood thicknesses range from 6mm to 40mm, but always refer to engineering specifications.

Is structural plywood suitable for subflooring?

Yes. Structural plywood with appropriate stress grade (commonly F11 or F14) is widely used for residential subflooring. It must be installed according to span tables and fixed correctly to joists.

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Structural Plywood

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Structural plywood is engineered for strength and stability, making it ideal for supporting loads and ensuring long-term structural performance. Also known as sheathing plywood, it consists of multiple layers of thin sheets.

We supply both selected Australian Standard structural plywood (AS/NZS 2269) and imported structural panels manufactured to European structural standards (EN 636 / EN 13986).

Applications include non-slip flooring, industrial flooring, mezzanine floor, interior and exterior, vans and Ute floors, truck floors, storage and factory floors, storage shelves, loading platforms, scaffolding, ramps, grandstands, temporary events infrastructure, stages, ship decking.