Plywood is often classified according to grades. The most common grades are:

• A: Sanded, few knots, knots plugged.
• B: Sanded, more knots, large knots plugged.
• C: Unsanded, more knots, knots tight.
• D: Unsanded, large knots, missing knots and holes.
• PG: Unsanded, more large knots, missing knots and holes.

These grades are based on the quality of the veneer on the face and back of the sheets. The following photographic examples should help to illustrate the differences between the grades:

Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade PG

There are basically four (4) types of plywood:

• Interior: Water resistant, not waterproof.
• Exterior: Waterproof, but not for immersion.
• Structural: Water resistant, not waterproof.
• Marine: Suitable for immersion, very expensive.

Yes. As an added service to our clients, Richards Plywood & Panel Products can cut your plywood to size. Whether you are making a wardrobe, packing crate, or even a possum box, Richards Plywood & Panel Products is there to help. Please feel free to contact us for an obligation-free quote.

Yes. Even though we make it possible for our clients to pick their orders from us directly, Richards Plywood & Panel Products also offers prompt delivery anywhere in the Sydney metropolitan area. Standard delivery times are between 7.30am and 5.30 pm, however, if you require delivery outside of these times, please provide this information to our sales representative so that they may make the appropriate arrangements.

Yes, Richards Plywood & Panel Products accepts credit card payments. Currently, the following transaction methods are available: American Express, Bankcard, Visa, Mastercard, and EFTPOS. Payments via cheque (if you have an account with us) or cash are also available.

Interior Plywood is manufactured from various hardwood and softwood timber species, and is is intended for use in interior applications, such as wall lining, furniture, door skins and ceiling linings.

Exterior Plywood is a high quality plywood manufactured with a high grade face and a lesser grade back, and is suitable for fully or semi exposed applications, such as hoardings, signs and cladding.

Marine Plywood is manufactured from selected species with A grade surfaces that are sanded both sides. As the name would suggest, Marine Plywood is perfect for boat and yacht construction and other marine applications.

Structural Plywood is manufactured from softwood veneers. The most common grades of structural plywood available are C/C, D/D and C/D. Structural Plywood is a very stable and workable type of plywood, with numerous applications for the building, shop fitting and cabinet making industries.

Formply is made of a high-density overlay (HDO) of phenolic resin impregnated paper bonded to plywood. Formply is ideal for concrete formwork. The overlay helps to protect the hardwood face veneer and provides a sound surface for the poured concrete.

This is a nonstructural product with unrestricted holes, knots and splits that is an economical choice for pallets, crates and general packaging.