Product Guide: Sanded Plywood

Sanded plywood is a structural plywood panel with face and back plies that are sanded smooth in the manufacturing process. The panels have three or more cross-laminated layers of wood veneer, with each layer consisting of one or more plies.

This publication is designed for: architects, engineers, designers, builders

Sanded plywood has many advantages, including high strength and stiffness values, dimensional stability, impact resistance, fastener-holding ability and workability. This product guide is an overview of sanded plywood and includes information about specification, APA trademarks, product features, applications and more.

Key sections include:

• Specifications

  • Grade designations

  • Bond classifications

  • Panel thickness and panel performance categories

  • Panel size and performance category

  • Species groups

  • Ordering information

• Guide to APA sanded plywood and trademarks

• Product features

  • Appearance

  • Strength and stiffness

  • Dimensional stability

  • Impact resistance

  • Chemical resistance

  • Fastener-holding ability

  • Workability

• Applications

• Finishing recommendations

• Care and handling

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.