Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What does it mean - lengthwise/crosswise plywood sheet?
These terms indicates direction of wood grain in relation to longer side of the plywood sheet.
In crosswise plywood the direction of wood grain is perpendicular to the longer side of the sheet (see picture 1)
In lengthwise plywood the direction of wood grain is parallel to the longer side of the sheet (see picture 2)
Where can I find your prices?
Calculating a price depends on many factors which need to be clarified first. Therefore, we decided not issue any general price list and we rather prepare the price directly for you.
How do you pack your goods?
The goods is packed into pallets/packs. Our standard pallet/pack is 600mm high. We are also able to pack the goods according to customer's demand, however pallet/pack shell not weigh more than 2500kg.
What is the weight of your plywood?
Standard density of beech plywood is 800 kg / m3
What is your usual lead-time?
The lead-time depends on type of product which you request, it's quantity.
Our aim is to prepare standard goods for loading within 3 - 4 weeks after receiving a purchase order.
For special products such as DYAS pyroplex, DYAS absorbtion and DYAS formaldehyde free we aim to prepare the goods for loading with 4 - 5 weeks after receiving a purchase order.
To get an exact loading date please contact our sales department.
What is the difference between FSC and PEFC certificate?
Both certification systems follow the way of raw wood to the user. The system C-o-C (chain of custody) guarantees in both cases, that the final user will get a product made from wood coming from forests managed in a sustainable manner.
PEFC - The main mission of the PEFC is setting a transparent system for assessing sustainable forest management and monitoring the flow of certified wood from the forest to the final product. In the forest management is evaluated whether it is environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable.
FSC - The basic idea of FSC is to support environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable forests management around the world, and thereby helping to protect disappearing, threatened and devastated the world's forests.
What certificate do you have PEFC or FSC?
All our goods is PEFC certified.
What glues do you use in your products?
We use three common glues known in plywood industry. You can find what type of gluing we offer for each product in the product list.
Gluing class 1 (IF 20) - ČSN EN 314-2
This is intended to be used in interiors according to ČSN EN 636.
Gluing class 2 (A 100) - ČSN EN 314-2
This is designed for protected outdoor environment according to ČSN EN 636.
Gluing class 3 (AW 100) - dle ČSN EN 314-2
This is designed for outdoor environment according to ČSN EN 636.
Do you also have a Declaration of Performance (DoP)?
Yes, you can download this Declaration of Performance, when you click on Products and then choose the product you need.
Do you also supply other than beech plywood?
Our company specialized in production of beech plywood, but we are also ably to supply you with spruce plywood and in limited quantity birch plywood.
What does full-truck load mean?
The full-truck load is when the weight of the complete order is about 24 000kg, which is the weight limit for trucks.
What do quality B, BB, CP mean and what is the difference?
Marking B, BB and CP expresses the defects and in what size or number are allowed or vice versa are not allowed on the surface of plywood sheet. Below you can see some of certain defects and their quantity allowed or not allowed on surface for each quality.
Quality B
- Open cracks are allowed only if they are puttied and no discoloration, size width max. 3mm and 150mm length, max. quantity 3 in width of the sheet
- Dark coloration caused by core is not allowed
- Splicing veneers - clearly spliced veneer sheets are allowed in correct colour with strips in min. width 20cm
- Reparations - patches and insertions - are not allowed
Quality BB
- Open cracks are allowed only if they are puttied and no discoloration, size width max. 5mm and 250mm length, max. quantity 3 in one meter of the sheet width
- Dark coloration caused by core - only mild dark coloration caused by core is allowed
- Splicing veneers - Parallel strips in correct colour are allowed
- Reparations - patches and insertions are allowed in quantity of 3pcs / m2 and have to be in correct colour
Quality CP
- Open cracks are allowed only if they are puttied, size width max. 10mm and max. length is half of the board, max. quantity 5 in one meter of the sheet width
- Dark coloration caused by core is allowed
- Splicing veneers is allowed
- Reparations - patches and insertions are allowed without any limitations
