Plywood sheets for building and joinery
Our plywood range covers structural work, general joinery, furniture, formwork, marine projects, trailer boards and hard-wearing flooring. Start with the job, choose the plywood type that suits it, then select the sheet thickness on the product page.
- Structural hardwood plywood - for building and structural applications where the declared specification suits the project. The 9mm to 25mm options are the structural choices, with thinner boards included for lighter sheet work. Shop Structural Hardwood Plywood.
- General-purpose hardwood plywood - for interior joinery, cabinets, shelving, furniture, lining and utility projects. Shop Hardwood Plywood Sheets.
- Marine plywood - BS 1088 plywood for marine and moisture-prone projects where the marine specification is required. Shop Marine Plywood.
- Birch plywood - a smooth, stable sheet for furniture, cabinetry, shelving, joinery and interior fit-out. Shop Birch Plywood.
- Shuttering plywood - Elliottis pine softwood plywood for concrete formwork, hoarding, temporary boarding and general site work. Shop Shuttering Plywood.
- Phenolic plywood - anti-slip birch-core plywood for trailer floors, vans, platforms, ramps and other hard-wearing surfaces. Shop Phenolic Plywood / Trailer Board.
8 x 4 plywood sheets and thicknesses
Most full-size boards in this range are 2440 x 1220mm, commonly called 8 x 4ft plywood sheets. Across the range, available thicknesses run from thin utility boards through to 18mm and 25mm structural options. Choose the plywood type first, then select the thickness required for the job.
Plywood or OSB?
Choose plywood where face quality, finish, grade or specification matters. Choose OSB3 board for practical structural decking, roofing and general building work where the board will usually be covered. For a detailed comparison, read OSB vs Plywood.
Need help choosing plywood?
For thickness guidance, read Plywood Sheet Sizes & Thicknesses. If moisture exposure matters, see Is Plywood Waterproof? and Is Marine Plywood Waterproof?. To compare plywood with MDF, OSB and plasterboard, use Which Sheet Material Should I Use?.