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The CertiWoodTM Technical Centre (formerly named the Canadian Plywood Association or CANPLY) is a non-profit,
industry-funded association representing manufacturers of engineered wood products in Canada. Since the associations
name change in 2005 from CANPLY to CertiWoodTM, plywood producing companies have retained the CANPLY trademark and
continue to stamp their production with the well-known mark. The CANPLY stamp continues to serve as an assurance to
buyers that the plywood is produced under CertiWoods exacting 3rd party quality auditing process and that it will perform in
a satisfactory and predictable manner.
CANPLY plywood is manufactured by 6 companies belonging to CertiWoodTM (member companies) operating in British
Columbia and Alberta. Together, these companies operate 9 mills and produce over 90% of all structural, construction and
industrial plywood manufactured in Canada. Member company plywood production is about 1.7 billion square feet (3/8" basis)
annually. Approximately 90% is shipped to markets across Canada. The balance is exported to some 28 countries, among
these: the United States, Japan, the United kingdom and Germany.
Originally founded in 1950, CertiWood has a long history of service to its member companies and their customers. Today,
CertiWoods purpose is, To provide cost-effective certification, quality auditing and testing services to Canadian engineered
wood products manufacturers.
CERTIFICATION MARkS
The registered certification marks shown below appear on CANPLY EXTERIOR Douglas Fir plywood (DFP),
CANPLY EXTERIOR Canadian Softwood plywood (CSP) and CANPLY EXTERIOR Poplar Plywood manufactured by our
members to meet the requirements of CSA O121, CSA O151 or CSA O153. CertiWood also certifies its Members products
to meet US and other international standards (see below).
Face Stamp on CANPLY EXTERIOR Plywood (Unsanded grades)
www.canply.org
Licensed mill number of the CertiWood member
Indicates that this product is manufactured under CertiWoods
Quality Certification Program.
Indicates that the plywood has been manufactured by a member of CertiWood
Indicates a completely waterproof glue bond
Indicates species designation: DFP (Douglas Fir plywood),
CSP (Canadian Softwood plywood), Aspen or Poplar plywood
Indicates the CSA standard governing manufacture
Panel grade
Indicates species designation: DFP (Douglas Fir plywood),
CSP (Canadian Softwood plywood), Aspen or Poplar plywood
Licensed mill number of CertiWoodmember (BC xxx, AB xxx).
This symbol identifies the patented tongue and groove profiles of CANPLY T&G
products formerly known as COFI FLOOR & COFI ROOF.
Face stamp on COFI FORM Douglas Fir plywood for concrete formwork.
Japan
uSa
EuropEan union
Panel Construction
Plywood
Handbook
Contents
page
13. Samples are shear tested to determine the strength of the glue bond.
Overlaid Plywood
Plywood is also manufactured with overlays
which improve the appearance and
durability of the panel. The overlays are
bonded to the face veneers of the plywood
by heat and pressure. This process seals
the overlay to the wood to form an
inseparable bond stronger than the wood
itself. The resin content of the overlay
determines whether the final product is
called Medium or High Density Overlaid
plywood.
Sanded Grades
6 mm
8 mm
11 mm
14 mm
17 mm
19
21
24
27
30
Size
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
7.5 mm
9.5 mm
11 mm
12.5 mm
15.5 mm
18.5 mm
20.5
22.5
25.5
28.5
31.5
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
Lengths
Available up to 2500 mm
W i dt h s
Available from 600 mm to 1250 mm
Product**
Characteristics
Inner
Plies
Back
Sanded
Poplar
DFP
DFP
B***
Select
(SEL)
DFP
Aspen
Poplar
CSP
Sheathing
(SHG)
DFP
Aspen
Poplar
CSP
High Density
Overlaid (HDO)
DFP
Aspen
Poplar
CSP
Medium Density
Overlaid (MDO)
MDO 1 Side
MDO 2 Sides
DFP
Aspen
Poplar
CSP
DFP
Aspen
Poplar
Typical Applications
Face
B***
B***
C***
C
Smooth, resin-fibre overlaid surface.
Best paint base.
C***
C***
CSP
Product
Standard**
EASY T&G
ROOF
DFP
CSP
EASY T&G
FLOOR
DFP
CSP
Aspen
Poplar
COFI FORM
PLUS
and
COFI FORM
DFP
(limits on
thickness
and
species of
face and
inner plies)
Grades**
Characteristics
SHG
or
SEL
SHG
SEL
SEL TF
SEL
G1S
G2S
SPECIALTY
HDO
MDO
Typical Applications
* All grades and products including overlays bonded with waterproof resin glue.
** For complete veneer and panel grade descriptions see CSA O121 (DFP), CSA O151 (CSP) and CSA O153 (Poplar).
*** Indicates all openings are filled.
Drilling
Hand brace and bit, power drill or drill press
all work easily with plywood. Holes of large
diameter are best cut with a brace and
expansion bit rather than with a high-speed
drill. For power drilling, spur bits give good
results. Reversing the panel as soon as the
bit point is through and completing the cut
from the other side will ensure a clean cut
without splintering.
Sanding
Routing
Fasteners
Plywood can be fastened to framing
materials and other materials can be
fastened to plywood with a number of
devices such as nails, staples, screws, bolts,
clips, and glue. Of these, nails, staples, and
glue are the most commonly used.
Bending
Plywood panels can easily be bent when dry
into mild simple curves. Table 5 gives dry
cold bend radii for the most common
plywood thicknesses. As shown in the table,
plywood can be bent more sharply when the
bend is perpendicular to the direction of the
face grain. These radii are based on panels
selected at random with no regard to
defects such as knots, patches and short
grain. Without selection, a small percentage
of panels bent to these radii may be
expected to break. To obtain smaller radii,
i.e. sharper curves, the panels must be
soaked or steamed.
Nails
Nails are available in a variety of lengths,
diameters, heads points, shank styles and
coatings. In Canada, nails are specified by
length and the diameter of the wire used in
their manufacture.
For most construction uses, common nails
will be satisfactory.
Where greater
withdrawal resistance is required, such as in
subflooring and underlayment nailing, ring
thread, spiral or annular grooved nails
should be used. Coated nails are not
generally used with plywood; galvanized
nails usually hold better and are less likely to
cause staining if the plywood is exposed to
the weather.
The length of nail for a specific purpose is
determined by the thickness of plywood
6, 7.5
8, 9.5
11, 12.5
14, 15.5
18.5, 19
20.5
0.7
1.0
2.4
3.6
4.8
5.8
1.5
2.4
3.6
4.8
6.0
7.0
These radii are theoretical values only and have not been verified experimentally.
H-Clips
1
2
3
H-clips are panel edge supports in lieu of
H-Clip
Nail Length
(mm)
(in.)
Plywood
Thickness (mm)
6, 8, 11
38
Casing or Finishing
14
38
51
1
2
Casing
Finishing
17, 19
51
Counter sink
Casing or Finishing
Shank clearance
Plywood
Thickness
(mm)
Pilot hole
blocking.
They are used to reduce
differential deflection between adjoining
panel edges. H-clips should be spaced as
follows:
Nail Length
Common
Ring Thread
(mm)
(in.) (mm)
(in.)
Staple Length
(mm)
(in.)
51
45
38
12.5 to 18.5
51
45
51
20.5 to 25.5
57
51
NA
NA
Maximum
Spacing
150 mm on centre along
edges and 300 mm along
intermediate support
1. Staples shall not be less than 1.6 mm in diameter or thickness with not less than 9.5 mm
crown driven with crown parallel to framing.
2. All nails should be long enough that no less than half their length penetrates into the
second member.
Plywood
Thickness
(mm)
(mm)
(in.)
(No.)
6
7.5 to 9.5
11 and 12.5
14 and 15.5
17 to 20.5
19
25
32
38
38
1
1
1
1
6
6
6
8
Shank Clearance
Screw Size
10 or 12
(mm)
(in.)
9/64
3.6
9/64
3.6
9/64
3.6
11/64
4.4
4.8 or 5.6 3/16 or 7/32
Pilot Hole
(mm)
(in.)
1.6
1/16
1.6
1/16
1.6
1/16
2.0
5/64
2.4 or 2.8 3/32 or 7/64
Nail Length
(mm)
(in.)
Nail Type
6 to 9.5
38
Common
11 to 20.5
51
Common
10
Nail Spacing
Nails spacing shall not exceed 75 mm oc
along each row for plywood up to 7.5 mm
thick or 100 mm oc for plywood 12.5 mm
and thicker. One row of nails shall be
used for each 50 mm width or part
thereof of contact area to be glued.Rows
shall be spaced such that the distance to
the edge of the contact area is
approximately half the distance between
rows. Nails in adjacent rows shall be
staggered to provide even glueline
pressure and to reduce the danger of
splitting the lumber.
End Use
Plywood
Designation
DFP,
CSP,
Aspen
or
Poplar
DFP,
CSP,
Aspen
or
Poplar
Plywood
Thickness (mm)
12.5, 15.5, 18.5
20.5
NR
NR
1. Plywood shall be applied with face grain perpendicular to supports. 2. NR - Not recommended. 3. When resilient flooring is applied directly to plywood subfloors, the
subfloors shall be fastened to supports using annularly grooved nails and elastomeric glue should be applied between plywood and supports and into T&G profiles.
4.Not applicable where flooring consists of ceramic tiles applied with adhesive.
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apply according
instructions.
to
manufacturers
Hardwood
flooring
Resilient flooring
CANPLY Select
grade plywood
underlayment
Underlayment used
to compensate for
difference in thickness between resilient
and wood flooring
Wall to wall
Carpet
CANPLY
Sheathing grade
plywood subflooring
Edge blocking
(not necessary
with EASY T&G
plywood)
Resilient flooring
CANPLY Select
grade underlayment
Underlayment used
to compensate for
difference in thickness between carpet and
resilient flooring
EASY T&G
Sheathing grade
subfloor
Resilient flooring
EASY T&G
Select grade
Cleaned and Sized
single layer subfloor
Combined subfloor
and underlayment
Litres
per 100 metres
Metres
per Litre
3
5
6
8
10
0.7
2.0
2.8
5.0
7.9
142
51
35
20
13
Note: 1 U.S. gallon equals 3.78 litres; 1 Imperial gallon equals 4.54 litres
If EASY T&G plywood is used, no
blocking is necessary
Beam
Joist
Face
Gr
Direc ain
tion
Wall Sheathing
CANPLY EXTERIOR plywood used as wall
sheathing stabilizes the building framework
and makes diagonal and corner bracing
unnecessary. Damage to finish materials in
the structure due to uneven settling of the
frame is minimized when plywood sheathing
is used because plywood adds rigidity to the
building. This rigidity is especially important
when walls are prefabricated on the floor
and then tilted into position, or where walls
are to contain large areas of glass. Plywood
sheathing also contributes to the overall
thermal performance of the wall because the
large panels mean fewer joints through
which air can leak and heat can escape.
Minimum plywood thicknesses for wall
sheathing are given in Table 12. For
maximum performance of the plywood,
panels should be applied with the face grain
perpendicular to the studs. Plywood panels
should not be applied to form a tie between
the bottom plate and the floor joists or
header or sill, since shrinkage of the lumber
may cause the plywood sheathing to buckle.
A strip of plywood along the joist header, as
shown in the illustration below, will extend
sheathing to the required lower limit of the
Top plate
Open Joint
Studs
Stagger panels
for maximum
strength
Leave 2 mm gap
between panel
edges. In wet
service conditions,
increase gap to
3 mm
EASY T&G
plywood Subfloor
Joists
Sill plate
Foundation
Header
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Stucco
If self-furring metal lathe is used, it may be
nailed directly over the plywood sheathing
after applying building paper. Nails should
be hot-dipped galvanized, have large heads
and be driven through the plywood into the
studs. If wire mesh is used, it should be
attached with furring nails.
Brick or Masonry Veneer
Plywood sheathing should be covered with
asphalt-impregnated paper lapped 100 mm
at the edges. Brick or masonry should be
set at least 25 mm from face of sheathing.
Metal ties may be secured by nailing
through the sheathing to the studs.
Spacing of
Supports (mm)
Plywood
Thickness (mm)
300, 400
480, 600
7.5
Table 13. Minimum net Effective Thickness of plywood Siding and nailing Schedule
Spacing of Supports (mm)
300
Condition of Use
With sheathing:
Face grain parallel to supports
Face grain perpendicular to supports
400
480
600
8
6
6
6
11
8
8
6
6
6
6
6
11
8
6
6
52 mm (2 in.)
corrosion-resistant
common nails
compatible with siding
for plywood thicker
than 7 mm and 38 mm
(1 in.) nails for
plywood up to 7 mm
thick
Maximum
Nail Spacing
150 mm on centre
along edges and
300 mm along
intermediate supports
1. Net effective thickness: For brushed, grooved, striated and saw textured plywood, the net effective thickness is the thickness between the bottom
of the scores or grooves and the back face of the plywood.
2. The edges of plywood siding shall be treated with a suitable paint or sealer.
3. Plywood applied in panels must have all edges supported. No less than a 2 mm gap shall be provided between the panels. Gap shall be
increased to not less than 3 mm in wet service conditions. Vertical joints in such siding shall be protected with batten strips or caulking when the
plywood joints are not matched. Horizontal joints shall be lapped not less than 25 mm or shall be suitably flashed.
4. Plywood applied in horizontal lapped strips shall have no less than a 2 mm gap (3 mm in wet service conditions) provided at the butted ends,
which shall be caulked. The horizontal joints shall not be lapped any less than 25mm. Wedges shall be inserted under all vertical butt joints
and at all corners when horizontal lapped plywood is applied without sheathing.
5. Building paper is not required with panel-type siding provided all joints are caulked and either covered with battens or suitably factory-detailed to
exclude moisture.
6. Nails for lap or bevel siding shall be 51 mm corrosion-resistant and compatible with the siding. Nails shall be spaced 100 mm oc at vertical
joints and one nail per stud along bottom edge of siding.
7. Clearance of no less than 200 mm shall be provided between the finished ground level and plywood siding and no less than 50 mm between
roof surface and plywood siding.
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Joints - no caulking required for factorydetailed joints or where the joints are
covered with battens or backed with
building paper.
Joints - no caulking required for factorydetailed joints or where the joints are
covered with battens or backed with
building paper.
No diagonal wall
bracing required with
single skin construction
Insulation as required
Insulation as required
Batten (nails
through batten
should penetrate
stud at least 25 mm
CANPLY plywood panel siding
No diagonal wall
bracing required with
single skin construction
Lap or
lash
horizontal
joints.
Insulation as required
Insulation as required
Blocking at
horizontal joints
Building paper
Battens to
conceal butt
joints at panel ends
Shingle wedge
under vertical joints
(lap siding only).
Stagger butt joints
over studs
Lap Siding
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Plywood
Designation
Corner Boards
Lap or Bevel
DFP,
CSP, Aspen or
Poplar
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
12.5 18.5
15.5 20.5
11
11
11
11
12.5
Plywood
Thickness (mm)
Butted
DFP
CSP, Aspen or
Poplar
300
51 mm (2 in.) Common or
45 mm (1 in.) Annular grooved
57 mm (2 in.) Common or
51 mm (2 in.) Annular grooved
Butted
Square Corner
Flat Panel
Notes:
1. EASy T&G panels are available in thicknesses of 11 and 12.5 mm, and are recommended for
superior performance as roof sheathing. For details, see pages 18 and 19.
Corner Stop
2. Recommendations suitable for flat, flat-pitched or pitched roofs. Because of point loads, which
may be imposed during construction, the tabulated thicknesses should not be reduced nor the
tabulated spans increased. For thickness of roof sheathing on a flat roof used as a walking
deck, follow the recommendations for flooring in Table 10.
3. Plywood shall be applied with the face grain perpendicular to supports.
Butted
Square Corner
Lap or Bevel
4. Plywood shall be applied so that joints parallel to rafters are staggered and all adjacent
edges are separated by no less than a 2mm gap. In wet service conditions, the gap should be
increased for all panels except EASy T&G to no less than 3mm.
5. DFP - Douglas Fir Plywood meeting CSA O121.
6. CSP or Aspen - Canadian Softwood Plywood meeting CSA O151.
7. Poplar Plywood meeting CSA O153.
8. NR - Not recommended.
Corner
Moulding
Paint
Open Joint
Soffits
Plywood cut to correct size and nailed
directly to roof joists, rafters or outriggers
can act as soffits. Use 6 mm for supports up
to 400 mm on centre and 7.5 mm for
600 mm spacings. Cut-to-size and vented
soffits are available from many building
supply dealers. It is a good idea to stain or
prime the soffit panels before installation.
This will save much work later. MDO
provides a superior paint surface.
The illustrations opposite show two methods
of placing vents in plywood soffits.
Sloped Soffit
Rafter
CANPLY plywood
roof sheathing
Top Plate
Wall studs
Fascia
CANPLY plywood
wall sheathing
Roof Sheathing
Plywood roof sheathing offers time and
money saving advantages while contributing
to the overall strength and rigidity of the
structure. In some cases it may be possible
to reduce roof construction costs by using
fewer rafters spanned by a thicker than usual
sheathing panel. The high-strength, low
weight, skid-resistant deck provided by
plywood sheathing is ideal for all type of
roofing materials, from red cedar shingles
and shakes to built-up roofing.
Table 14 gives minimum requirements for
the application of CANPLY EXTERIOR
plywood roof sheathing. Panels should be
applied with the face grain at right angles to
supports to obtain maximum strength. A
small gap should be left between panels to
allow for expansion.
Horizontal Soffit
Intermittent screened
soffit vents
Rafter
Top plate
CANPLY plywood
roof sheathing
Stud
Fascia
Continuous nailer
Outrigger
CANPLY plywood
wall sheathing
CANPLY
plywood soffit
Screen vent runs
length of soffit
Vented Soffits
Grain
Face ion
t
e
ir
D c
Roof rafter
Top plate
Fascia
Rafter header
Leave 2 mm gap
between panel edges.
In wet service conditions,
increase gap to 3 mm
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Impact Resistance
Split Proof
Stability
Less Handling
Reusability
The number of re-uses is related to care in handling and stripping, and reduction of panel cutting my modular detailing. Five to
20 uses are common for quality finish industrial work. Between
50 and 100 uses can be expected for residential foundations.
Fewer Joints
With fewer joints than boards and other materials, plywood forms
are tighter. There is less leakage.
Insulation
Salvage Value
Easy to Bend
Smooth Face
Simplicity of Repair
Ease of Fabrication
Plywood is easily sawn, bored, routed, etc., with ordinary woodworking tool and therefore lends itself to special requirements of
custom form jobs.
Repairing
It is recommended that plywood forms be
inspected after each use and repairs such
as patching or renailing carried out as
required.
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Miscellaneous Forms
A wide variety of decorative effects can be
achieved by pouring concrete into
prepared moulds constructed of plywood.
To achieve these special effects, plywood
can be bent when dry into mild, simple
curves.
Table 5 gives dry, cold-bend radii for most
common thicknesses of plywood.Note that
plywood can be bent more sharply when
the bend is perpendicular to the direction of
the
face
grain
rather
than
across its width. To obtain sharper curves,
the plywood must be soaked or steamed.
Saw-kerfing the back of the panel to make
it bend more easily is not recommended for
structural applications such as concrete
formwork.
600 mm 300 mm
Slab Forms
Plywood is easily adapted to accommodate
a variety of support spacings and section
changes in slab forming. Concrete may be
poured on panels placed directly over
supporting framework. In all cases, the
formwork must safely support the vertical
and horizontal loads placed upon it.
Framed Forms
600 mm
Column Forms
There are several methods of forming
square and rectangular columns. Whenever
possible, the size of the column should be
selected to permit the use of standard 1220
mm by 2440 mm plywood panels.
2400 mm
300 mm 600 mm
450 mm
Framed Forms
These forms consist of a plywood face from
11 mm to 19 mm with wood or metal frames.
750 mm
750 mm
450 mm
Panel clamp
Cold Weather
Lower temperatures cause concrete to
harden and gain strength more slowly,
hence a longer curing time is required to
reach specified strength.
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Steel strapping
Lumber bracing is always necessary
because strapping alone will not support
plywood forms.
Slab Forms
Pre-framed form panel
Plywood panel
Joists
Plywood
19x89 mm stake
38x89 mm
lumber
Concrete
Gravel
Farm Buildings
Good farm buildings are the result of foresight, careful planning, and the correct use
of modern building materials. Changes in
agriculture in recent years have resulted in a
shift from conventional frame construction
for farm buildings to clear span structures
such as arched rafter, rigid frame, pole
frame, and trussed rafter buildings that are
designed for economy in construction,
efficiency in operation, and adaptability to
future requirements.
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Fastenings
On exterior walls and in excessively damp
locations, the type of fastener used to
secure the plywood to the framing has an
important bearing on the appearance and
durability of the finish. For long service and
freedom from rust staining, corrosionresistant fasteners should be used.
EXTERIOR FINISHES
Edge Sealing
All plywood edges, exposed or concealed,
should be sealed with one or more heavy
coats of exterior primer or aluminum-based
paint. This prevents moisture migration into
the edges. Edge sealing can readily be
done when the panels are in a stack. In very
damp locations, panel backs should be
primed with a coat of exterior primer.
Stain
A stain finish is ideal for unsanded plywood
panels exposed to the weather. A heavybodied stain is particularly recommended
and will provide an attractive finish requiring
little maintenance.
Stains are available which have
considerable hiding power but do not
obscure the plywood grain. Creosote base
stains penetrate deep into the plywood,
producing rich lively colours that enhance
grain beauty but leave little or no surface film
to crack and blister. Stains containing water
repellents are thought to be useful in
deferring checking.
Stains are among the easiest of finishes to
apply. The usual requirements for a clean
dry surface apply. Successive coats should
be allowed to dry before the next coat is
applied. One or two coat systems should be
used depending upon the manufacturers
recommendation and the pigmentation in
the stain (penetrating stains usually require
two coats). Since colour uniformity depends
upon equal pigment distribution, stains
should be thoroughly mixed before
application and from time to time during
application.
Checking in stained plywood usually occurs
during the first six months of outdoor
exposure. With heavily pigmented dark
stains, best results are obtained by applying
a first coat and allowing any checking to
occur, then six months or so later a second
coat can be applied so that the checks are
filled with stain. When the stain weathers or
fades so that refinishing is indicated, little or
no surface preparation is needed.
Pre-stained specialty plywood siding
products in a variety of colours are available
from some manufacturers.
paint
Natural Finishes
For an easy, inexpensive blonde finish, first
apply interior white undercoat thinned so
grain pattern shows through. Tint if colour is
desired. Second, apply clear shellac, flat
varnish or lacquer.
Attractive and economical one-coat stain
waxes are also available in various colours.
If a dark stain is preferred, first apply coat of
clear resin sealer to subdue grain contrast.
A luxurious light stain glaze can be obtained
as follows: First apply white undercoat
thinned with an equal part of paint thinner.
Wipe or dry brush for more grain show
through. Second, apply one coat thinned
white shellac or clear resin sealer. Third, to
provide colour, apply interior undercoat or
enamel thinned as in step one. Wipe or dry
brush to proper colour tone. Fourth, apply
one coat of flat varnish. Rub down with steel
wool for added lustre.
PRESERVATIVE TREATMENTS
For most construction uses plywood
requires no preservative protection other
than conventional finishes. However, when
plywood is to be exposed to adverse
conditions such as wood-decaying fungi,
marine borers or wood-destroying insects, it
should be treated with suitable wood
preservative.
The chemical treatment
creates a barrier which preserves the wood
from deterioration and protects it against
insect attack. Each veneer of the panel must
be penetrated by the chemical if the
protection is to maintain its integrity.
Preservatives applied by dip, brush or spray,
although useful in some circumstances, are
effective only over the short-term because
the treatment is superficial. The optimum
penetration and retention of the preservative
can be achieved only by pressure
impregnation.
Since the service life of plywood exposed to
certiWood Canply plywood Handbook
Preservative Treatment
Typical Applications
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
*For detailed specifications for the preservatives listed, see Canadian Standards Association Specification O80 Series.
For fire-retardant treatments, consult local treating company for specifications and recommended applications
Intumescent Insulation
In which the coating swells when heated to
form a thick insulation layer that delays the
spread of flame and heat transmission to the
protected surface. Intumescent coatings
are of the greatest commercial importance.
EFFECTS OF PRESERVATIVES AND FIRE
RETARDANTS ON THE STRENGTH OF
PLYWOOD
Acid salts have a hydrolytic effect on wood if
they are present in large concentrations.
However,
concentrations
used
in
preservative treatments of wood are
sufficiently small that the strength properties
are not greatly affected under normal use
conditions.
Under the provisions of
CSA O86 Engineering Design in Wood (Limit
States Design), no reduction in capacities
applies for preservative treated plywood for
plywood treated with other potentially
strength reducing chemicals, strength and
stiffness capacities shall be based on the
documental results of tests that take into
account the effects of fire, temperature and
moisture content. Tests show that plywood
treated with coaltar creosote and
preservative oils developed no reduction in
bond strength of the plywood. Similar tests
and experience have shown no adverse
effect on the durability of the bond strength
when CANPLY EXTERIOR waterproof glue
plywood is pressure treated with waterborne salts preservatives.
SPECIFYING PLYWOOD
Product Specification
To write a correct specification for plywood, the main points to consider are:
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Product Designation
Nominal Thickness
Manufacturing Standard
Grade
Additional Information (if necessary)
Example Specifications
Floor Sheathing
Product Designation:
Nominal Thickness:
Manufacturing Standard:
Grade:
Roof Sheathing
Product Designation:
Nominal Thickness:
Manufacturing Standard:
Grade:
Concrete Formwork
Product Designation:
Nominal Thickness:
Manufacturing Standard:
Grade:
Why Plywood?
Simply because it outperforms all substitute wood-based panels on the market today.
Plywood is a highly stable panel. When exposed to moisture or high humidity,
plywood is up to seven times more resistant to thickness swell than
substitute wood-based panels. Plywood also returns to its original
dimensions when it dries.
Plywood is stronger than substitute wood-based panels in the four important
engineering strength properties of bending, tension, compression and planar
shear and plywood weighs up to 40% less than substitute wood-based panels
of equivalent thickness.
Plywood is a highly impact-resistant panel and continues to perform even
when wet.
Plywood has over 50 years of proven service as a structural panel for homes
and construction and remains, according to surveys, the panel of choice by
home buyers, contractors, architects and engineers.
Plywood is manufactured from logs averaging 10 inches in diameter from
managed sustainable forests. 100% of the log is utilized for either veneer, or
by-products, such as 2x4 lumber, landscaping ties or chips for pulp and paper.
Nothing is wasted.
Plywood manufacturing, because it is a value added process, employs four
times as many people compared to the manufacture of substitute wood-based
panels - using the same volume of logs.
The information contained herein is provided for general reference and not as a representation or statement of any standards or specifications referred to.
CertiWood does not warrant the accuracy of any information contained herein. Readers are advised to consult official sources for accurate and timely information applicable to specific circumstances. CertiWood, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, servants and agents shall not be responsible or liable
for any claim, cause of action, loss, damage, expense, business interruption, injury or death due to any cause whatsoever or howsoever related to the information contained herein, including negligence, misrepresentation, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care on the part of CertiWood, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, servants or agents.
Copyright 2012
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