Plywood Bonding Class

Bonding Class - BS EN 314-2

EN 314 -2 is specifically about the bond quality of Plywood.

The three classes represent differences, as opposed one class being better or worse than the other.
This standard specifies th
e requirements for bonding classes of plywood according to their end uses. It lists three classes of bond quality:

BS EN314-2 Class 1

Dry Conditions

Interior & dry uses

BS EN314-2 Class 2

Humid Conditions

Limited exposure during construction

Protected external use

"Damp" internal use

BS EN314-2 Class 3

Exterior Conditions

Exposure to weather over long periods

Continuous exposure to relatively high humidity


Conditions of Use - BS EN 636

BS EN636-1

Dry conditions with no risk of getting wet

20c and 65% relative humidity

BS EN636-2

Humid Conditions

Protected external use

20c and 85% relative humidity

BS EN636-3

Unprotected Exterior Conditions