Characteristics of the different types of plywood
There is a type of plywood and its Joubert Plywood solution for every project.
Interior, exterior, structural, standard or specific, there is a type of plywood for every use.
European plywood standards define the types of panels, their characteristics and the required performance specifications to be qualified for certain uses.
Okoume plywood
Reliable and high-performance
All panel plies are made of the same species of Okoume.
Known for its machining qualities and its resistance to humidity and extreme weather conditions, it is suitable for use in the most demanding building projects.
Its natural qualities (durable, lightweight, mechanically strong, etc.) make Okoume plywood suitable for use for all types of interior and exterior applications. Its excellent resistance over time is unanimously approved by designers, joinery professionals and project managers.
Joubert Plywood Okoume panels are made from timber sourced from sustainably managed forests. Certified, responsible, compliant product permitting access to the French High Environmental Quality (HQE™) certification and public contract projects.
Recommended uses
- Interior and exterior joinery
- Cladding
- Roof soffits
- Edge strips
- Marine industry
- Transport industry
- Interior fittings
- Design, etc.
Combi Plywood
Standard and multi-purpose
Alternating plies from two different species.
Example: Okoume faced plywood alternated with a poplar and okoume panel core.
Combi plywood panels are designed for general use and benefit from the elegant appearance of Okoume. They are recommended for interior use and exterior use where there is no direct exposure to bad weather conditions.
Joubert Plywood combi plywood is legally sourced and complies with the most stringent health requirements.
Recommended uses
- Bracing
- Interior and exterior joinery
- Ceilings and suspended ceilings
- Fittings
- Fitting out of lorries
- Bodywork
Twin Plywood
Economical and generic
Okoume faced, Poplar core.
Twin plywood panels are designed for routine work that does not need specific machining.
Joubert Plywood twin panels are PEFC-certified and Made in France. They have all the regulatory guarantees required on worksites: NF Extérieur CTB-X for structural use and CE2+ standards, category A+ health marking and US EPA TSCA TITLE VI CARB ULEF certification .
Recommended uses
- Interior fittings
- Non-exposed exterior applications
- Temporary applications on worksites
- Interior joinery
- Layout
- Fitting out of vehicles
- Insulation support, etc.
Poplar Plywood
Light and luminous tones
All the plies of the panel are of the same Poplar tree species.
Sought after for its light weight (450 kg/m³) and its pale colour, Poplar plywood is the ideal material for all interior fit-out projects. It meets the needs of interior architects and designers, who appreciate it for its versatility.
Joubert Plywood Poplar panels are sourced from French Poplar plantations and are Made in France.
They are US EPA TSCA TITLE VI CARB ULEF-certified and have A+ marking, guaranteeing a healthy indoor atmosphere.
Recommended uses
- Furniture
- Interior fittings
- Design
- Boxes and crates
- Packaging
- Fitting out of caravans, etc.