Tropical (Hardwood) film faced plywood is a multi-layered and cost-effective formwork solution manufactured from a combination of different hardwood species.
Compared to birch plywood, it is lighter and more affordable, making it an ideal choice for standard construction site applications.
Thickness and Layer Structure
18 mm Tropical Plywood
Number of layers: 9–11 layers
Most commonly used size
Application Area: A price/performance product
15 mm Tropical Plywood
Number of layers: 7–9 layers
Application Area: For light-duty work
21 mm Tropical Plywood
Number of layers: 11–13 layers
Application Area: For applications requiring higher strength
PLYWOOD APPLICATION AREAS AND USAGE
Plywood is a construction material that offers high strength, stability, and long service life thanks to its multi-layered structure.
It has a wide range of applications in both construction and industrial fields.
Application Areas
Concrete formwork systems
Construction site and building applications
Floor and wall coverings
Roofing and subfloor applications
Furniture and interior design
Packaging and transport crates
Application Principles
The surface should be clean and even.
It is recommended to use formwork oil in plywood formwork applications.
Protecting the edges against water (with paint / mastic) extends service life.
Screwing and fixing should be done properly.
Surface cleaning is important for repeated use.
Advantages
High load-bearing capacity
Smooth and even surface
Reusable
Easy to process
The right plywood, when used with the right application method, ensures high efficiency and long service life.