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SHEETING & PLYWOOD

STRUCTUAL PLYWOOD

The Bunker and the Uptons stores carry a range of structural plywood that can be used for building purposes or where an Australian standard strength rating has been specified by a builder or architect. We carry Pine or hardwood structural ply, the decorative Hoop pine and Birch plywood are also structurally rated, where you may need a good finish along with a structurally rated product.

FORM WORK & FILM FACED PLYWOOD

Form plywood is primarily used for the building of structures to assist the laying of concrete. It consists of plywood coated with a high density layer of phenlic resin, which makes a very hard and water resistant surface. This surface coating laid over a high quality hard wood ply and A bond glue, results in a product that is very versatile. Film faced plywood also have many other uses where a strong pre-finished sheet product is needed. We carry structural and nonstructural film faced products in a range of thicknesses from 9mm up to 25mm.

MARINE PLYWOOD

Marine Plywood is mainly used where there is a chance of exposure to water or moisture. Because of the quality of Marine plywood, it can also be used for joinery purposes as the faces are clean and free of knots.

Our Marine ply is high-grade plywood manufactured from Meranti Hardwood using ‘A’ bond Glue. Both face and back are free from knots and have a beautiful grain. Coupled with its durability it is suitable for use for anything from marine situations to furniture and cabinet making. This product can also be used to clad internal and external walls giving your project a unique look.

NON STRUCTUAL PLYWOOD

Non-structural Plywood is a name given to plywood that does not carry a structural rating. For many applications, a structural rating is not required, for internal lining of walls or general-purpose building applications for example. Under this NON-structural banner, we also have internal sheeting like Luan ply (a hardwood ply with interior glue), Caravan ply (Paper overlaid Plywood with interior glue, Bending ply and some other speciality plywoods.

DECORATIVE PLYWOOD

Decorative plywood is used where a high-quality finish is required and the sheets will be seen up close, possibly with a clear finish to expose the timber. These types of sheets are commonly used in joinery applications and for the lining of wall and ceilings in houses and commercial buildings.

The two most common products in this range are Hoop pine plywood and Birch Plywood. Both products have a light color and high-quality face veneers.

Marine plywood can also be used in decorative applications, the hardwood Marine ply is made from Meranti and has a beautiful timber pattern and free from knots and putty, these sheets are suitable when you are looking for a timer that is darker in color.

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OTHER SHEETING PRODUCTS

COMPRESSED

Compressed sheeting are products that are made from reconstituted timber. The main products are particleboard, MDF (Customwood), and Melamine shelving. These products have a multiple of uses and come in many different sizes and finishes.

Some other products in this range ae Masonite which comes in standard, Tempered and pegboard. Masonite is also used as un substrate under some overlay flooring.

We also stock a range of particle board and OSB (Orientated Strand Board) flooring products.

EXTERNAL SHEET CLADDING

There are 3 different types of sheet cladding products we have available. There is a plywood based product (Shadowclad) there is a compressed timber product (WeatherTex) and there are cement based sheet products. These three different products have different looks and different property’s.

We can supply Carter Holt Harvey, James Hardie, CSR, BGC and WeatherTex products. ShadowClad is mostly stocked in store and all other brands and sold as an order in product.

Please check with your closest store for information on products and availability.

FLOORING SHEETING

Sheet flooring is an effective and cost-effective way of creating a floor over joists. There are four different types of sheet flooring available. We have Particle Board flooring ( Yellow Tongue), Ply Floor ( structural Pine plywood with a tongue and groove), OSB ( large flake particle board with tongue and groove) and there is also cement sheet products available for use on balcony’s that are to be tiled or in wet areas.

All of these products have different properties and the decision to use one over the other can be the appearance, strength or where the sheets are to be used.

The Uptons Group stores mainly carry particle board flooring and OSB in stores. Not all stores carry all products though they can be ordered in on request.

CEMENT SHEETING

The Uptons and Bunker stores carry a range of the most common cement sheets for building. From lining eaves to interior and exterior wall lining. We have an extended range of products and sizes that are available on an order in basis. Depending on the store location the lead time to have the sheets delivered to the store will vary.

The links below will take you to various cement sheet products and have more information on the products specifications.

For a more information on pricing and availability please contact your nearest store.

TIMBER VENEER

The Bunker carries a range of timber veneer laid on MDF and Particleboard. Timber veneer products are used primarily in joinery applications, for the making of furniture and cabinetry.

Some new applications of veneer sheeting have started to grow in the area of Lazer cutting,3mm Veneer into many different products and engraving onto the face. The 3mm MDF cuts well on the Lazer and the timber options that can be laid on the MDF give a large range of grain options.

The Bunker in Cambridge Tasmania stocks Tasmanian Oak , Tasmanian Blackwood, Myrtle and clear pine as standard products in a few different thicknesses. All stores have the option to order in these products though there many be minimum order quantity’s.

Please contact your nearest Bunker store to enquire about these products.

INTERNAL SHEET LINING

The Bunker carries a range of timber veneer laid on MDF and Particleboard. Timber veneer products are used primarily in joinery applications, for the making of furniture and cabinetry.

Some new applications of veneer sheeting have started to grow in the area of Lazer cutting,3mm Veneer into many different products and engraving onto the face. The 3mm MDF cuts well on the Lazer and the timber options that can be laid on the MDF give a large range of grain options.

The Bunker in Cambridge Tasmania stocks Tasmanian Oak , Tasmanian Blackwood, Myrtle and clear pine as standard products in a few different thicknesses. All stores have the option to order in these products though there many be minimum order quantity’s.

Please contact your nearest Bunker store to enquire about these products.

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