METSÄ WOOD SPRUCE PLYWOOD PRODUCTS
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METSÄ WOOD SPRUCE PLYWOOD PRODUCTS CONTENTS Spruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Spruce WeatherGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Spruce MouldGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Spruce FireResist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Spruce Flex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Metsä Wood Spruce is an uncoated softwood plywood manufactured from a long-grained, homogenous Nordic conifer with straight fibres. It is an excellent generalpurpose construction panel, ideal for both interior and exterior construction work and any other uses where strength, stability, light weight and versatility are valued. APPLICATIONS Metsä Wood Spruce is a multi-purpose construction panel that is also suitable for various other applications. • Building applications: floor, wall and roof structures, renovations, agricultural structures, pedestrian bridges, construction platforms etc. •...

SURFACE PROPERTIES Metsa Wood Spruce plywood panels can be unsanded or sanded on both sides. The surface can be treated with standard paints, lacquers, varnishes and protection treatments applicable to wood products. It is recommended to confirm the compatibility ofthe surface treatment with the supplier. The surface grades are determined by the grade of the surface veneers as follows: Spruce plywood surfaces Typical properties II -sound surface, might be repaired with filler, unrepaired defects with 0 max. 5 mm are permitted III+ -open defects repaired with filler III -standard quality,...

Metsä Wood Spruce WeatherGuard is a softwood plywood that has a hydrophobic surface. The surface rejects rainwater and therefore reduces the amount of water absorbed by the panel during construction work. At the same time, the surface allows the panel to breathe and water vapour to move freely. APPLICATIONS Metsä Wood Spruce WeatherGuard is a multi-purpose construction panel that is also suitable for various other applications. • Building applications: floor, wall and roof structures, agricultural structures, pedestrian bridges, construction platforms etc. • Renovation: repairing, improving...

NOMINAL THICKNESS BASE PLYWOOD The base plywood of Metsa Wood Spruce WeatherGuard is Metsa Wood Spruce, which is made of cross-bonded 3 mm thick coniferous veneers and bonded with a weather- and boil-resistant phenol formaldehyde adhesive. SURFACE PROPERTIES Metsa Wood Spruce WeatherGuard panels can be unsanded or sanded on both sides. The WeatherGuard treatment is transparent and gives temporary protection against rain. The surface can be treated with standard paints, lacquers, vanishes and protection treatments applicable to wood products. It is recommended to confirm the compatibility of...

PACKING Metsa Wood Spruce WeatherGuard panels are packed in moisture resistant plastic wrapping. PACKING QUANTITIES NUMBER OF PANELS PER PALLET BY THICKNESS PANEL SIZE mm 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 FURTHER INFORMATION • Metsa Wood Spruce WeatherGuard Declaration of Performance (www.metsawood.com/dop) • Metsa Wood Spruce Plywood Manual • Metsa Wood Spruce Plywood for Construction brochure • Metsa Wood Concrete Formwork brochure METSA WOOD P.O Box 50, 02020 Metsa, Finland Tel. +358 1046 05 www.metsawood.com/spruceplywood This leaflet is provided for information purposes only and no liability or...

Metsa Wood Spruce MouldGuard is a surface impregnated softwood plywood that significantly reduces the risk of mould growth compared to unprotected softwood plywood. The product provides a ready-to-use surface in humid conditions, with a natural visual quality. APPLICATIONS Metsa Wood Spruce MouldGuard is a multi-purpose construction panel for conditions where the relative humidity may exceed 75%. It can be used in the same way as standard Metsa Wood Spruce plywood, but it should be protected from direct rain and UV radiation. Direct contact with foodstuffs, animal feed or similar must be...

NOMINAL THICKNESS BASE PLYWOOD The base plywood of Metsa Wood Spruce MouldGuard is Metsa Wood Spruce, which is made of cross-bonded 3 mm thick coniferous veneers and bonded with a weather- and boil-resistant phenol formaldehyde adhesive. SURFACE PROPERTIES Metsa Wood Spruce MouldGuard panels have a light brown colour. The surface can be unsanded or sanded on both sides. The surface can be further treated with standard paints, lacquers and varnishes applicable to wood products. It is recommended to confirm the compatibility of the surface treatment with the supplier. The surface grades are...

PANEL STRENGTH PROPERTIES Metsa Wood Spruce MouldGuard is a CE marked product and its strength and elasticity properties are identical to the properties of standard Metsa Wood Spruce plywood. The properties are specified according to standards EN 789 and EN 1058 and can be found in the Metsa Wood Spruce MouldGuard Declaration of Performance (DoP). The DoP documents can be downloaded from www.metsawood.com/dop. MACHINING Metsa Wood Spruce MouldGuard panels can be delivered with tongue-and-groove edge machining on either two sides or four sides. Tongue-and-groove panels are always sanded....

Metsä Wood Spruce FireResist is a surface impregnated softwood plywood with enhanced fire performance. The European reaction to fire classification for Spruce FireResist is B (according to EN 13501-1). The product is suitable for interior applications, and it must be protected from weather exposure at all times. APPLICATIONS Metsä Wood Spruce FireResist is a construction panel to be used in applications that require enhanced fire performance and reaction to fire class B products. Suitable uses are interior applications in dry conditions and fully protected from the weather (service class 1,...

NOMINAL THICKNESS BASE PLYWOOD The base plywood of Metsa Wood Spruce FireResist is Metsa Wood Spruce, which is made of cross-bonded 3 mm thick coniferous veneers and bonded with a weather- and boil-resistant phenol formaldehyde adhesive. SURFACE PROPERTIES Metsa Wood Spruce FireResist panels have a light yellow colour. The surface is always sanded on both sides, and the visual properties are similar to normal Spruce Plywood. The surface can be treated with solvent-based paints and vanishes applicable to wood products. It is recommended to confirm the compatibility of the surface treatment...