Marine Plywood
Premium plywood made to AS/NZS 2272 with Type A bond and high-grade veneers from approved species, designed for boatbuilding and severe wet exposure.
A specialised plywood manufactured to AS/NZS 2272 using high-quality veneers from species listed in the standard, bonded with Type A phenol-formaldehyde resin. Allowable veneer defects are tighter than for structural plywood, producing fewer voids in inner plies and a smoother face. Marine plywood is used for boat hulls, internal cabinetry on vessels, and architectural applications subject to extreme wetting. The standard does not assign a stress grade; if structural performance is also required, the panel must additionally meet AS/NZS 2269. Marine plywood is not naturally durable against fungal decay, so where decay hazard exists the product should be treated. For buyers, the marine stamp confirms compliance; the price premium reflects veneer quality and tighter tolerances rather than higher engineering strength.
Values and references on this page are indicative and drawn from common industry sources. Always verify the current AS/NZS standard, manufacturer data sheet or NIAA policy publication before relying on figures for design, specification or compliance work.
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