FR Plywood Panels

Featurecraft’s FR Plywood is an impact resistant, acoustic and firesafe / fire retardant decorative wall and ceiling lining system.

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sheet size
2400x1200
2700x1200
3000x1200
Sheet Thickness
6mm*, 9mm*, 12mm, 16mm, 18mm
*These thicknesses are curvable
Density kg/m3
750kg/m3
Fire Rating
Group 1S New Zealand
Group 2 Australia
FiXing Options
Adhesive Fix
Concealed Fix
Exposed Screw Fix
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Key Features

  • Suitable for direct fix and suspended ceiling systems
  • 10 year product warranty
  • Acoustic integration options - achieving up to 0.95 NRC
  • Group 1S fire rating with no intumescent coating - New Zealand
  • Group 2 fire rating with no intumescent coating - Australia
  • Sheets are fabricated to approved shop drawings and arrive on site pre-finished panels ready for installation
  • Hard wearing and impact resistant
  • FSC® and PEFC™ certified plywood available on request, contributing towards Greenstar & Homestar projects

Product Details

Product Type

Fire Rated Plywood Panel

Finishing

Pre-finished
Finished in Natural (Sealed with clear-coat flat varnish) or
Custom (Various stains and washes are available on request)
All panels are finished in our factory, located in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 

Backing

Perforated: 1mm Felt (available in various colours)
Non-perforated: Nothing

Grade

B/BB (A higher grade can be achieved by applying a cleaner grade timber veneer to the surface of the panel)

Density

750kg/m3

Panel Weight Guide
Panel Thickness
6mm*
9mm*
12mm
16mm
18mm
*These thicknesses are curvable
kg/m2                  
4kg
6kg
8kg
10kg
12kg
kg/2400x1200 Panel
11.5kg
17.5kg
23kg
29kg
35kg
Panel Sizes Available (W x H)

2400 x 1200mm
2700 x 1200mm
3000 x 1200mm

Custom sizes available

Application & Installation

Application: Interior Walls, Interior Ceilings, Exterior Soffits, Ceiling Tiles (We can alter panel sizes to fit within ceiling grids)

Installation Methods: Adhesive Fix, Concealed Fix, Exposed Screw Fix

Warranty

10 Years

Ratings

Group 1S New Zealand
Group 2 Australia

Perforations

Perforation Options: Slots, holes, grooves, custom patterns and designs
The perforations are machined completely through the panel and staple backed with felt backing (available in various colours)

Visit our Perforation Library to get inspired by our perforation offerings

Sound Installation

For maximum acoustic performance we recommend that panels are installed over 20 -100mm acoustic blanket. NRC values of up to 0.95 are achievable, depending on the perforation pattern and panel thickness

Environmental

Green Building Rating Compliance: Refer to specsheet

Sustainability Options: FSC® Chain of Custody and PEFC™ Certification are available on request

Formaldehyde Emission

FR Poplar: Super E0
FR Birch, FR Radiata Pine: No Reading

Installation Setups

​Screw fix to wall

Panels can be screw fixed onto timber framed or steel framed walls. Most walls have battens or studs at 600 centers and we recommend fixing around the top and bottom edges at 250 centers and the side edges & through the middle of the sheet at 440mm centers – see typical screw fix pattern for 2400 x 1200 sheets. Download PDF here

Screw fix can be used when there is 3-4mm gap between the sheets. Recommended screws are 6 or 8 gauge stainless steel countersunk wood screws 30mm long. Screw can be stainless steel or powder-coated to match the face of the panel if required.​

Screw fix is recommended for acoustic panels as these have the felt backing which limits the use of construction adhesive.

Application

Typical Direct Fix Wall System

FR Plywood Slotted Panels
Application

Typical Direct Fix Ceiling System

FR Plywood Slotted Panels
Suspended ceiling

Refer to screw fix installation for best practices.

Suspended ceiling installation includes Rondo suspended ceiling systems.

Application

Typical Suspended Ceiling System

Plywood Slotted Panels
Application

Typical Direct Fix Ceiling or Wall System

Plywood Slotted Panels
Application

Typical Direct Fix Ceiling or Wall System

Plywood Slotted Panels

Acoustic Perforations

Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
ZSN870
19% Uncovered
Estimated NRC Rating: 0.70 - 8mm wide x 70mm length slots
Info sheet
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
ZSN8250
21% Uncovered
Estimated NRC Rating: 0.85 - 8mm wide x 250mm length slots
Info sheet
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
ZSN8520
22% Uncovered
Estimated NRC Rating: 0.85 - 8mm wide x 520mm length slots
Info sheet
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
Custom
Customize, a slot perforation pattern to suit you.

Available in your choice for the number of banks of slots per panel.
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
ZPGA640
9% Uncovered
Estimated NRC Rating: 0.70 - 0.75
6mm wide grooves at 40mm centre spacings
Info sheet
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
Custom
Customize, a slot perforation pattern to suit you.

Available in your choice for the number of banks of slots per panel.
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
ZPG375
​3mm wide grooves
75mm center spacings between cuts
Info sheet
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
ZPG3100
​3mm wide grooves
100mm center spacings between cuts
Info sheet
ZPG3125
​3mm wide grooves
125mm center spacings between cuts
Info sheet
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
Custom
Customize a groove pattern to suit you.  Available in wider or narrower spacings
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
ZPG375AI
​3mm wide grooves with 3mm wide aluminium inserts fitted into the cuts
75mm center spacings between cuts
Info sheet
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
ZPG3100AI
3mm wide grooves with 3mm wide aluminium inserts fitted into the cuts
100mm center spacings between cuts
Info sheet
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
ZPG3125AI
​3mm wide grooves with 3mm wide aluminium inserts fitted into the cuts
125mm center spacings between cuts
Info sheet
Plywood Panel - Custom Perforation
Custom
Customize a groove pattern to suit you.  Available in wider or narrower spacings

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