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Hus Plywood: High-Strength Birch Plywood
Hus (birch) plywood offers high strength, smooth faces and dimensional stability for furniture, marine, automotive and formwork applications.

What is Hus Plywood?
Hus plywood is made from birch with a cross-laminated layup that delivers high strength and dimensional stability. Smooth, fine-grain faces make it ideal for premium furniture and decorative use.
We supply WBP, E1 and E0 glue options to meet EN 636 performance classes. Produced under controlled conditions, it performs reliably indoors and outdoors with the right glue and finishing.
Technical Properties
Physical Properties
- Construction:Cross-laminated; high strength
- Faces:Smooth, uniform surface; fine texture
- Thickness/Size:Available in multiple thickness and size options
- Dimensional Stability:High; low risk of checking and deformation
Performance and Glue
- Glue:WBP (exterior/marine), E1/E0 (interior, low emission)
- EN 636:EN 636-1 / 636-2 / 636-3 performance classes
- Strength:High strength-to-weight ratio
- Machining:Clean surfaces; suitable for veneering, CNC and finishing
Applications
Furniture and interiors
Panels, cabinets and decorative parts where a smooth face and high strength are needed.
Marine use
WBP hus for boat interiors and marina applications with water resistance and stability.
Automotive and transport
Light structural panels and interior trims with strong weight-to-strength performance.
Construction and formwork
Formwork and structural panels with reusable, smooth surfaces.
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Hus Plywood Price and Stock
We stock hus birch plywood in various thicknesses, sizes and grades with WBP/E1/E0 glue options. Contact us for current pricing and stock; project-specific cutting and finishing available.
FAQ
Which glue class should I choose?
Use WBP for exterior/marine; E1/E0 for interior low-emission applications.
Why is hus plywood strong?
Cross-laminated layup gives high dimensional stability and strength.
What is EN 636?
EN 636-1 (interior), 636-2 (exterior), 636-3 (high moisture) define performance classes for use conditions.
How is pricing set?
Based on thickness, size, glue/grade, quantity and current exchange rates.
What to note for exterior use?
Choose WBP and seal edges/apply protective finish for durability.
