The 18mm Marine Plywood BS1088 2440mm x 1220mm (8' x 4') is a high-quality, load-bearing structural sheet material specifically designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. It features a highly moisture-resistant core, making it ideal for applications where strength, moisture resistance, rigidity, and stability are crucial.
This marine plywood is made with waterproof glue, which reduces the likelihood of swelling or delamination when exposed to moisture. It is the top choice for boatbuilding and performs well in damp weather conditions. Additionally, it is suitable for various construction applications where durability and performance are essential.
Specifications
- Bond Class: EN314-2
- Material: Hardwood
- Thickness: 18mm
- Width: 1220mm
- Length: 2440mm
- Purchase Unit: Sheet
- Coverage: 2.98m2
- Finish: Veneer
Performance
The 18mm Marine Plywood offers superior impact resistance and retains its integrity when in contact with water. It is designed to resist water damage and maintains its structural integrity in wet conditions. With no voids or holes, it ensures greater structural soundness and provides unbeatable weatherproofing.
Features and Benefits
- Moisture resistant: Retains integrity when in contact with water
- Suitable for multiple applications: Ideal for flooring, roofing, and wall applications
- Compatible with various finishes: Can be used with laminate, paint, and polish
- Flexible design: Can bend without cracking or compromising structural integrity
- Superior impact resistance: Offers excellent protection against impacts
- No voids or holes: Ensures greater structural soundness and stability
- High strength: Provides reliable and durable performance
- Easy to work with: Can be cut, shaped, and drilled with ease
- Long-lasting: Resistant to decay, rot, and insect damage
- Environmentally friendly: Made from sustainable and renewable sources
Applications
- Boat Building: The Generic 18mm Marine Plywood BS1088 is extensively used in the construction of boats due to its high strength and durability. It can withstand harsh marine conditions, making it ideal for boat hulls and decks.
- Docks and Piers: This plywood is also used in the construction of docks and piers. Its resistance to water and rot makes it a suitable material for these structures.
- Outdoor Furniture: The plywood's resistance to weather conditions makes it a popular choice for outdoor furniture. It can withstand rain, sun, and snow, ensuring the furniture lasts for a long time.
- Subfloors and Underlay: The Generic 18mm Marine Plywood BS1088 is often used as a subfloor or underlay in construction. It provides a solid and stable base for flooring materials.
- Bathroom and Kitchen Construction: Due to its water-resistant properties, this plywood is often used in areas with high moisture levels, such as bathrooms and kitchens. It can be used for cabinets, countertops, and other fixtures.
- Vehicle Bodies: The plywood's strength and durability make it suitable for use in the construction of vehicle bodies, particularly for trailers and caravans.
- Signage: The Generic 18mm Marine Plywood BS1088 is also used in the creation of outdoor signs due to its ability to withstand various weather conditions.
Installation
The 18mm Marine Plywood can be easily installed using standard woodworking tools. It is compatible with laminate, paint, and polish, allowing for customization to suit your specific needs. Proper sealing and finishing are recommended to enhance its moisture resistance and longevity.
Certifications
The 18mm Marine Plywood is certified by FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification), ensuring that it comes from responsibly managed forests and meets strict environmental and social standards.
Equivalent/Related Products
- 12mm Marine Plywood BS1088 2440mm x 1220mm (8' x 4')
- 25mm Marine Plywood BS1088 2440mm x 1220mm (8' x 4')
- 18mm Marine Plywood BS1088 1220mm x 610mm (4' x 2')
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SERVICED LOCATIONS
We offer our customers free delivery* when you spend £400 plus vat or more. For orders less than £400 ex VAT there is a delivery charge of £75 ex VAT. This will be calculated within the checkout process. We only accept orders Monday through Friday. We do not provide delivery on weekends.
This is subject to change given the current COVID pandemic and lack of drivers servicing the UK. We will do our best to work with all orders that may be in affected areas.** Extra delivery charges may apply to orders in Scotland and the following postcodes**
Currently affected areas : IP, NR, CA, TD, CT, PO, SO, BH, DT, EX, PL, SP, TA, TQ, TR, LL, HR, SY **
This is currently due to the lack of availabily of drivers in these service areas and limited supply in these areas, thus a custom shipping service charge may apply. (£250). Please use the shipping calculor to give you an accurate shipping price based on your post code. We apologise in advance if this occurs for your order. Before placing an order please get in touch with the team and we will see if anything can be done for your order specifically.
There are parts of the UK that we don't deliver to and this will be marked at checkout. (N Ireland and Scotish Highlands). If this occurs upon your checkout, please reach out the team and we will see what we can do via a 3rd party supplier.
PREFERED DELIVERY TIMES
We offer this service to alleviate confusion for you and reduce communication for us all. It gives us an idea on when you would the order to be delivered. It is NOT a garaunteed delivery date. .
We understand scheduling of larger materials to your project is important, thus having your preference is very helpful for us. Please note this works in tandem with the availability of the product. We can NOT fulfill any orders before the avability days set on the product, even if the date insert tool allows it.
There may be situations where if specified a preference date is given, we may not always be able to deliver on that date. As it also linked to you delivery location, the closest warehouse logistics rotar, availability of the product and more. We have simply offered this to help our customers out, please be reasonable with your expectations in these difficult times. We WILL do our best to comunicate accurate delivery times via phone or email after the order is placed, so no need to worry.
After you specified a date we will do our best to deliver on that date, you will be notified within 24-48 hours if we can not fill that day but will strive to get a slot as close as possible to that date. We do not deliver on weekends, so all orders specified with weekend delivery will be shifted to the week after.
On weekdays, our cut-off time for purchases is 1 p.m. Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday to be delivered the next day if they are applicable for next day. For example, an order placed after 2 p.m. on Friday will be sent out on Monday afternoon (if it is not too late).
PRODUCT DELIVERY TIMES
The vast majority of our orders are dispatched within 2–5 working days. However, if you need a customized or bespoke item, things will take longer to arrive. Some goods are on allocation or short supply as a result of COVID 19 and the Brexit. We may be forced to offer an equivalent high-quality substitute product at no extra cost to our customer from time to time.
The delivery charge is applied for shipments to England. If you live in Scotland or Wales, one of our customer care specialists will contact. We do everything we can to make sure packages arrive on the date promised.
If you change the delivery date given at the time of purchase, you will be notified by email or phone. We reserve the right to charge a failed delivery fee if access is restricted for the car specified on the order, and a delivery cannot be completed.
Every transaction is recorded, and the delivery fees are determined on whether or not the recipient is ready to receive the package. This covers manual or automated offloading of heavy items. Offloading equipment, such as a tail lift or forklift, may be requested; however, there may be an additional fee if the site is difficult to access or the products are of considerable size..
On weekdays, our cut-off time for purchases is 1 p.m. Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday to be delivered the next day if they are applicable for next day. For example, an order placed after 2 p.m. on Friday will be sent out on Monday afternoon (if it is not too late).
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If We Or A Supplier Attempt A Delivery And Customer Refuses To Deliver, We Are Not Liable For Any Losses Incurred As A Result Of Our Failure To Notify Us Or The Supplier About Any Access Limitations
At The Time Of Placing The Purchase Or 24 Hours Before Delivery. Delivery Will Be Managed With Below Partners Or 3rd Party Fulfilment.
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