{"product_id":"hardwood-throughout-wbp-plywood-2440mm-x-1220mm","title":"Hardwood Throughout WBP Plywood Sheet 2440mm x 1220mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHardwood Throughout WBP Plywood is a full-hardwood-core sheet bonded with water and boil proof adhesive, making it suitable for furniture, cabinetry, shelving, and protected external builds where strength, clean edges, and moisture resistance all matter. Available from 3.6mm to 12mm in the standard 2440mm x 1220mm sheet size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardwood veneer throughout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWBP (Water and Boil Proof) adhesive bond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWBP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2440mm x 1220mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6mm, 5.5mm, 9mm, 12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurniture manufacture and cabinet carcassing where a consistent core and clean-machined edges are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal shelving, wall panelling, and partitioning in kitchens, utility rooms, and workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlooring substrates and structural panel work where screw-holding strength matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtected external applications such as outbuildings and covered cladding frames, provided all faces and edges are fully sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore sheets flat and off the ground in a dry, ventilated space before use, and allow them to acclimatise to the conditions of the installation area for at least 48 hours. Cut with a fine-toothed blade to reduce breakout on the face veneer, and pre-drill fixings close to edges to avoid splitting. Where the board will be exposed to any moisture, seal all cut edges with a compatible exterior-grade primer or end-grain sealer before fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between hardwood throughout plywood and standard WBP plywood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard WBP plywood often uses a softwood or mixed-species core with hardwood face veneers. Hardwood throughout plywood uses hardwood veneer across every ply, which gives better screw retention, stronger cut edges, and improved overall stiffness for the same thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan hardwood WBP plywood be used outside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe WBP adhesive bond is rated for damp and humid conditions, but the board is not treated against decay. For external use, all faces and edges must be thoroughly sealed with a suitable primer or preservative coating. For fully exposed applications, a marine or exterior-grade treated panel would be a more appropriate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich thickness should I choose for shelving?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor light-duty shelving with short spans up to around 600mm, 9mm is generally adequate. For heavier loads or spans over 800mm, 12mm will give noticeably less deflection. For drawer bottoms, cabinet backs, or template work, 3.6mm or 5.5mm is usually sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNottage Timber Merchants supply hardwood WBP plywood to trade and retail customers across South Wales, with orders available for collection from our Bridgend yard or delivery to the local area. Browse the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plywood\"\u003eplywood collection\u003c\/a\u003e for all available sheet sizes and thicknesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between hardwood throughout plywood and standard WBP plywood?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Standard WBP plywood often uses a softwood or mixed-species core with hardwood face veneers. Hardwood throughout plywood uses hardwood veneer across every ply, which gives better screw retention, stronger cut edges, and improved overall stiffness for the same thickness.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can hardwood WBP plywood be used outside?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The WBP adhesive bond is rated for damp and humid conditions, but the board is not treated against decay. 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