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Fire Retardant Birch Plywood – Decorative

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Birch Plywood available treated to Euroclass B fire performance specifically for decorative internal dry and humid applications. 

The upgraded fire performance is achieved with the factory application of an aesthetic, durable fire-retardant coating to the face of the plywood prior to installation.

The coating offers good resistance to abrasion, rubbing & scratching and meets FIRA 6205 Severe Use Rating in addition to excellent yellowing resistance. Available in either matt, mid sheen or gloss finish as required.

Careful consideration needs to be given to the method of installation to ensure alignment with the manufacturers fire certification.

Typical Application
  • Decorative Joinery
  • Decorative Wall & Ceiling Linings
Applicable Standards
  • EN ISO 11925 – Ignitability test.
  • BS EN 13501-1 – Single Burning Item Test.
  • BS EN 313 – Plywood classification & terminology.
  • BS EN 314 – Plywood bonding quality.
  • BS EN 635 – Plywood classification by surface appearance.
  • BS EN 636 – Plywood specification.
  • European Class B/C Fire Ratings
  • EN 13986 – CE Marked to AVCP System 1
Environment

88% of Hanson Plywood’s Birch Plywood is sourced from well-managed, FSC® Certified forest management units (10% is sourced from PEFC™ certified sources).

The company’s robust FSC® Chain of Custody management system ensures that this certification is respected and adhered to throughout the supply chain. For further information, please refer to our Environment Page.

Quick Reference Guide – Fire Ratings

A request we commonly receive is that for a panel with a 1 hour or ½ hr fire rating.

30 or 60mins relates to the concept of Fire Resistance and typically relates to the ability of an elevation or door to withstand the passage of a fully developed fire for said amount of time.

Euroclass relates to the concept of Reaction to Fire and focuses on initial fire growth phase. A Euroclass rated panel may form part of a fire barrier system requiring 30 or 60 mins Fire Resistance overall. We recommend that suitability of a Euroclass rated panel within the design is based upon 3rd party assessment or independent testing specific to the project in question.

There are 7 Euroclass classifications ranging from A1 to F. In line with the Construction Products Regulation (2013) each Euroclass rating requires testing against the relevant European fire test methods – see table below.

Hanson Plywood offer a range of panels manufactured with an A1 rating (see below). Untreated wood-based panels such as plywood, OSB, MDF & Chipboard typically achieve a Euroclass D or E rating. Fire rated panels can be supplied to a Euroclass B or Euroclass C fire performance as required depending upon regulatory requirements.

Class
Performance description
National Class (England & Wales)
National Test Standard (England & Wales)
A1
BS EN ISO 1182
BS EN ISO 1716
Non-combustible
BS 476: Part 4
A2
BS EN ISO 1182
BS EN ISO 1716
BS EN 13823
Limited combustibility
BS 476: Part 11
B
BS EN 13823
BS EN 11925-2
0
BS 476: Part 6
BS 476: Part 7
Bfl (Flooring only)
EN ISO 9239-1
EN ISO 11925-2
N/A
N/A
C
BS EN 13823
BS EN 11925-2
1 & 2
BS 476 : Part 7
D
BS EN 13823
BS EN 11925-2
3
BS 476: Part 7
E
BS EN 11925-2
4
BS 476 : Part 7
F
No performance determined
Unclassified
No Test
Quick Reference Guide – Birch Plywood

Hanson Birch Quick Reference Guide (Typical values collated from Russian, Polish and Finnish production standards).

Please note that all of the grades below are sanded with the exception of C grade.

Thickness (MM)
3
4
5
6
8
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
30
35
40
50
Available Grades
Typical Density (kg/m3)
Typical Weight/8x4 (Kg)
Number of Plies
Gluing Options
Thickness Tolerance * * Sanded panels only
B/BB, S+/BB, BB/BB, BB/CP, CP/CP, C/C
700kg/m3
6.2
3
E1 Int
+0.3
/-0.4
8.3
3
E1 Int
/Ext
+0.3
/-0.5
10.4
4/5
E1 Int
+0.4
/-0.5
12.5
5
E1 Int
/Ext
+0.4
/-0.5
16.6
6/7
E1 Int
+1
/-0.5
18.7
7
E1 Int
/Ext
+0.4
/-0.6
25
9
E1 Int
/Ext
+0.5
/-0.7
31.2
11
E1 Int
/Ext
+0.6
/-0.8
37.5
13
E1 Int
/Ext
+0.7
/-0.9
43.7
15
E1 Int
/Ext
+0.8
/-1.0
50
17
E1 Int
/Ext
+0.9
/-1.1
56.2
19
E1 Int
+1.0
/-1.2
62.5
21
E1 Int
+1.1
/-1.3
72.9
25
E1 Int
+1.05
/- 1.45
83.5
29
E1 Int
+1.2
/-1.2
105
36
E1 Int
+ 1.5
/- 1.9
*For further detailed information such as structural detail and help with specifications, please contact our technical team.
Sizes & Availability
Grade - B/BB
Size
12mm
15mm
18mm
24mm
40mm
2440 x 1220
Grade - S+/BB
Size
12mm
15mm
18mm
24mm
2440 x 1220
Grade - BB
Size
12mm
15mm
18mm
24mm
2440 x 1220
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The Benefits of Our Service

Fire Retardant Product Options

Do you require a panel that is FR treated? We have a full range of fire retardant panel products to meet your demands.

Specification

Hanson Plywood offer a full and comprehensive guidance service to ensure that correct products are used for all applications

RIBA CPD

We are proud to form part of the Approved RIBA CPD Providers Network offering a unique and informative CPD

Environment

Timber is a natural renewable resource that stores carbon after installation. We make great efforts to ensure that our products are sourced from sustainably managed forests.

Expert Advisors

Our expert advisors are always on hand to assist with any technical specifications.
Hanson Plywood Limited Drakes Industrial Estate,
Shay Lane,
Halifax,
West Yorkshire,
HX3 6RL
Tel : 01422 330 444 Fax : 01422 330 706 panels@hanson-plywood.co.uk

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