FG1™ Flooring Grade Plywood is a new product introduced to the UK market and has been specifically manufactured for the flooring trade. It exceeds industry standards and requirements for flooring grade plywood set out by the new BS 8203:2017 Flooring Grade Plywood Guidelines. The flooring industry recognises and acknowledges the need for a plywood which has been manufactured to a clear specification and is guaranteed for use across all flooring applications, without any faults. FG1 exceeds these specifications to ensure absolute quality and product performance.

FG1 is manufactured completely on an automated system with
specialised monitoring equipment used to ensure that any defects
or anomalies in the production line are removed, ensuring every
sheet complies with our quality standard and removing any human
error from the equation entirely.

FG1 PANELS ARE MANUFACTURED TO BOTH MEET AND SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEED CURRENT BS 8203:2017 FLOORING GRADE PLYWOOD GUIDELINES

SPECIFICATION

Manufactured to: BS EN 636-2
Appearance class: Based on Class 1 from BS EN 635-2
Glue bond: EN 314-2 Class 3 (Exterior) LFE E1 Emission
Wood species: Indonesian mixed hardwood Meranti/Mersawa
Moisture content: 8-10%
Thickness tolerance: 5.5mm: ±0.2mm
Dimensional square tolerance: Tight to EN 315
Veneers: Overlay quality without core overlap and gaps
Thicker outer veneers: Minimum 1.3mm before sanding
European Timber Regulation (EUTR) status: Compliant
Length: -0.0/+2.0mm
Width: -0.0/+2.0mm
Diagonal difference: Maximum 2.0mm
Edge straightness: Maximum 1.0mm

Further grading details are available upon request

 

5.5mm Plywood (Flooring Grade) Product Specifications