18mm Red Dragon WBP Hardwood Plywood Sheet 2440 x 1220mm (8 x 4ft) – Far Eastern Class 2

The 18mm Red Dragon Far Eastern Hardwood Plywood Sheet is a strong, versatile and practical sheet material suitable for a wide range of building, joinery, furniture and interior improvement projects. Supplied in a full-size 2440 x 1220mm sheet, commonly known as an 8 x 4ft plywood sheet, this 18mm hardwood plywood provides a substantial panel for applications requiring greater thickness and rigidity than lighter plywood sheets.

This Red Dragon plywood is manufactured from bonded hardwood veneers and is often searched for or referred to within the timber trade as 18mm WBP plywood. WBP is a traditional industry term, while modern plywood performance is identified through recognised BS EN classifications. This panel is intended for Class 2 humid conditions, with bond quality classified to BS EN 314-2 Class 2 and plywood use classified as EN 636-2 under BS EN 636:2012+A1:2015.

Class 2 hardwood plywood is suitable for interior locations where humidity may rise above normal dry-room conditions. It may also be used in protected external applications, such as beneath a suitable covering or behind weatherproof cladding, where the plywood is not left permanently exposed to rainfall or standing water. It can withstand occasional short-term moisture exposure during construction, provided the sheet is subsequently allowed to dry and is correctly protected.

The 18mm thickness makes this Far Eastern hardwood plywood suitable for general joinery, furniture manufacture, shelving, workbench projects, storage units, cupboards, boxing-in, wall linings, shop fitting, interior partitions, display construction and other general-purpose building work. Suitability for any load-bearing or regulated construction application must be confirmed against the product marking, Declaration of Performance and individual project specification.

Key product features:

• Red Dragon Far Eastern hardwood plywood
• Nominal thickness: 18mm
• Full sheet size: 2440 x 1220mm
• Approximate imperial size: 8 x 4ft
• Commonly searched for as 18mm WBP plywood
• BS EN 314-2 Class 2 bond quality
• EN 636-2 plywood for humid conditions
• Suitable for interior and protected applications
• Useful for joinery, furniture, shelving and general building projects
• Can be cut, drilled, screwed, nailed, glued, painted or finished using suitable woodworking products
• Full 18mm plywood sheet offering good rigidity for demanding general-purpose projects
• Limited Red Dragon stock available, subject to prior sale

Typical applications include:

• Interior joinery and carpentry
• Furniture and cabinet construction
• Heavy-duty shelving and storage units
• Boxing-in pipes, services and structural features
• Wall lining and interior partition projects
• Shop fitting, displays and exhibition work
• Workbenches, workshop storage and utility projects
• Protected construction and temporary building applications
• General home improvement and trade projects

For best results, store the plywood flat in a dry, well-ventilated area before installation. Where the panel could encounter humidity, condensation or occasional moisture, apply an appropriate protective coating to both faces and all cut edges. Pay particular attention to drilled holes, fixings and newly cut sections, as unsealed edges absorb moisture more readily than finished surfaces.

Although the product is commonly described and searched for as WBP hardwood plywood, it should not be treated as waterproof, marine plywood or plywood intended for permanent unprotected outdoor exposure. For continuously exposed exterior or marine environments, select a product carrying the appropriate higher exterior or marine classification.

Natural timber is subject to variation, so veneer colour, grain pattern and appearance may differ between sheets. Check the sheet before cutting and position the preferred face according to the visual requirements of the finished project.

Order this 18mm Red Dragon Hardwood Plywood 2440 x 1220mm sheet for a versatile Class 2 hardwood panel suitable for numerous trade, workshop, joinery and DIY applications. Stock is limited and availability may change without notice.