B/BB Birch Plywood is a premium-grade panel composed of thin birch veneer sheets (long grain) fused together with a durable B Bond adhesive. Its uniformly smooth surface and naturally light hue make it an excellent choice for various uses, such as furniture making, cabinetry, and general construction.
One of the key features of B/BB Birch Plywood is its versatility for painting, staining, laminating, or veneering. The B/BB grade indicates that the plywood has a B grade face and a BB grade back. This means that one side has a smooth, sanded finish with minimal imperfections (B Face) and the other may have more noticeable knots or other natural blemishes (BB Face).
Renowned for its durability, birch is a hardwood that can withstand wear and tear, making it perfect for projects that require a sturdy and long-lasting material. The plywood's multi-layer structure creates stability and increases the resistance to warping and twisting. Moreover, this plywood is easy to manipulate, making it suitable for decorative purposes, cutting, drilling, sanding and accepts paint and stain well.
Overall, B/BB Birch Plywood is a dependable and adaptable material suitable for various applications, whether you're a professional cabinetmaker or a DIY enthusiast, you'll appreciate the ease and versatility of this high-quality plywood.
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Face Grade: B Front / BB Back
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Orientation: Long Grain (Sanded Both Sides)
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Sheet Size: 2440 x 1220mm
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Glue Bond: B Bond (Waterproof) see Ply Glue Guide for more information
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Thicknesses: 12mm, 18mm
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FSC Certification: Yes - FSC Latvian Plantations
Appearance grades of the Birch Plywood:
B (Premium Grade) Practically without defects. Discoloration is allowed up to 15% of the sheet surface, loose knots and knotholes sized up to 5mm are allowed up to 3 per m2
BB – Discoloration is allowed up to 70% of a sheet surface. Loose knots and open defects are patched, patches (plugs) should match surrounding grain direction and colour.
Applications: Furniture, cabinets, joinery, flooring, architectural features, wall paneling, decorative and structural applications, staircase, partitions.
Processing options: Birch Plywood can be stained, painted, oiled and waxed. It is suitable for CNC routing and printing HD images.
