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Abstract

Specifies the requirements for the manufacture, grading, finishing and branding of an appearance grade of non-structural plywood and non-structural blockboard bonded with adhesives of suitable durability for use in applications where the product is exposed to the weather or wet or damp conditions.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee TM-011 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 27 April 2016.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 18 May 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee TM-011:
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Forest Products Association
Australian Timber Importers Federation
Australian Wood Panels Association
Building Research Association of New Zealand
Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia
Forest and Wood Products Australia
Furntech-AFRDI
Glued Laminated Timber Association of Australia
Master Builders Australia
Monash University
New Zealand Plywood Manufacturers Association
New Zealand Timber Industry Federation
Timber Design Society
Wood Processors & Manufacturers Association of New Zealand

Scope

This Standard specifies the requirements for the manufacture, grading, finishing and branding of an appearance grade of non-structural plywood and non-structural blockboard bonded with adhesives of suitable durability for use in applications where the product is exposed to the weather or wet or damp conditions. It does not cover preservative treatment, which is specified in AS/NZS 1604.3.
The Standard specifies veneer and core strip qualities, bond quality, jointing requirements, panel construction, dimensional tolerances, moisture content, finishing and bonding.
Two bond types are specified, i.e., types A and B, which are suitable for exterior applications.
NOTES:
1 Exposure conditions in regard to bond durability are defined in AS 2754.1.
2 Exposure conditions in regard to plywood durability are defined in AS/NZS 1604.3.
3 Appendix A provides the information to be supplied with inquiries and orders.
4 Appendix B gives suggestions for the storage and handling of exterior plywood.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 07/10/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 7/10/2016
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TM-008
Under Revision	DR 05410 CP
Supersedes	DR 03190 DR 03191 AS/NZS 2271:1999