Craft and DIY Projects: Like its thinner counterpart, 4mm marine plywood, 6mm marine plywood is often used by craft enthusiasts and DIY hobbyists for various creative projects and small woodworking tasks. Furniture Making: 6mm marine plywood is utilized in the construction of lightweight furniture items like side tables, shelves, and bookcases, offering both durability and a sleek appearance. Marine Plywood also has a structural strength suitable for the construction and building industry to ensure when it is used under load, it will meet all regulations. Shop our marine plywood sheets for your construction needs here at Harlow Bros., designed specifically for boat building, outdoor furniture, and other internal or external environments impacted by moisture. Plywood is an engineered timber that is closely related to MDF and chipboard that are also used as sheet materials. It is manufactured from engineered wood that has been cut into fine veneers that are layered by rotating each tier by 90 degrees and glued together. This is different from solid wood which has a grain that goes in one direction and is referred to as a cross-grain technique. This method has a variety of benefits to the material created:

At Howarth Timber & Building Supplies, we sell a wide range of plywood sheets. Knowing which one you will need will depend on a few factors: We offer the Robbins Elite range for collection or delivery, in 2500 x 1220 mm sheets (or cut to size if necessary), in the following sizes:

Our Selection of Marine Plywood

Exclusively produced to our specification, Robbins Elite is produced in a Lloyds approved mill ensuring consistent quality. This is a ply for more demanding high moisture environments. Our Marine Plys are compliant with BS1088 which specifies a very high quality plywood intended for use in boats and ships. When used in furnishings, or for projects where the finished look is important, you can choose decorative plywood that features face veneers that feature the natural wood grain that is a popular feature. The first choice for many renowned boatbuilding craftsmen for its aesthetic qualities, Super Elite Plus is made from multi-laminate Sapele veneers for stability, and has extremely high quality rotary cut Sapele faces. It has a superb fine sanded face veneer face quality and is ideal for epoxy coating, clear finishing or painting.

Marine grade plywood is the highest quality plywood available. It is referred to as "Marine grade" because it must be completely capable of withstanding rain, snow, and water on a regular, recurrent basis to qualify. However, this is not the only requirement for a piece of plywood to be labelled as marine grade. Roofing and Ceiling Applications: In certain building applications, 6mm marine plywood may be used for roofing and ceiling applications where a water-resistant material is needed. Whether you are looking for marine plywood for a small DIY project or a large-scale commercial construction, you can trust us to provide you with the best quality and value for your money.Buy from our diverse range of sheet sizes now. Shop Our Plywood Alternatives In practice Marine Ply is also used in other applications where a high performance level and long service life are required. Wherever it is used the ply edges and faces need to be primed and sealed prior to application.

To keep your marine plywood in good condition, avoid exposing it to prolonged moisture and direct sunlight. Regularly clean and apply protective preservatives to keep it waterproof and prevent warping, delaminating, or splitting. Can marine plywood be used for outdoor projects? We are committed to providing our customers with the best quality products, so when you buy marine plywood from Harlow Bros, you can rest assured you are purchasing the best. Our Selection of Marine Plywood