The quality of the Russian timber basket cannot be replicated in other areas of the world. As old growth timber in North America is being harvested and is dwindling, the demand for quality fiber is still present in the millwork, furniture and cabinetry markets worldwide. The majority of Siberia’s timber grows in areas of permafrost. The resulting growth rate is among the slowest in the world, which results in high quality commercial wood. Midway United plans to maximize the demand for the old growth finely grained Russian products by converting the fiber into products for the targeted markets in North America, Europe, Asia and the Russian Federation.
• Siberian Red Pine (Pinus Sylvistris) – structural, concrete shuttering and furniture.
• Siberian Larch (Larix siberica) - structural, concrete shuttering and furniture.
• Spruce (Picea obovata) - structural
• Siberian Fir (Abies Sibirica) – structural
• European White Birch (Betula pendula) - concrete shuttering, furniture and cabinetry.
• European Aspen (Populus tremula) - furniture and cabinetry.
• Structural Panel Certification
• PS 1-09
• GOST
3916.2-96
• CE
EN 19386
• Hardwood Plywood Panel Certifications and Approvals
• ANSI/HPVA
HP-1-2009
• GOST
3916.1-96
Sanded softwood plywood is a structural plywood panel with face and backs made from softwood (conifer) plies that are sanded smooth in the manufacturing process. The panels have three or more cross-laminated layers of wood veneer. The panels are produced with a water resistant bond and are designed for applications subject to exposure to the weather or moisture. Given that the panel is a structural product, it is used where high strength and stiffness values, dimensional stability, impact resistance and fastener holding is needed.
Width and Length
• 4' x 8' and 1220 mm x 2440 mm
• 1250 mm x 2500 mm and other sizes upon request
Thicknesses
• 3/8" (9 mm) thru 1 1/8” (28.6 mm)
• other thicknesses upon request
• PS 1-09
• A-A, A-B, A-C, A-D, BB, BC, C-C Plugged, C-D
• other grades upon request
• GOST 3916.2-96
• BX/CX,
CX/CX, CX/DX
• other grades upon request
This is a panel composed of an assembly of layers or plies of veneer joined with an adhesive. Except for special construction the grain of the alternate plies are at right angles and the face and back veneer is a hardwood or decorative softwood species. The faces and backs are sanded prior to shipment.
Width and Length
• 4 x 8 and 1220 mm x 2440 mm
• 1250 mm x 2500 mm and other sizes upon request
Thicknesses
• 1/4" (6.4 mm) thru 1 1/8”(28.6 mm)
• other thicknesses upon request
• ANSI/HPVA
HP-1-2009
• A-1, B-2, C-2, C-3, in both natural and sapwood grades
• other grades upon request
• GOST 3916.1-96
• B/B, B/BB, B/CP, B/C, BB/BB, BB/CP, BB/C, CP/CP, CP/C, C/C
• other grades upon request
Film face plywood is exterior plywood overlaid with a resin-impregnated fiber surface. This overlaid surface provides the plywood with additional chemical resistance. High Density Overlaid plywood (HDO) is used for concrete forming and industrial tank applications. Another product, Medium Density Overlaid plywood (MDO), is also exterior plywood with a resin-fiber overlay providing a smooth opaque surface ideal as a paint base. MDO is also used for concrete forming but is not as durable as HDO or PSF (Phenolic Surface Film). Forms with PSF are designed for high-gloss architectural concrete in mostly vertical applications. They have alkali resistance similar to high-end HDO panel.
Film faced plywood panels have improved resistance to abrasion, moisture penetration, chemicals, insects and fungi. They have a smooth, hygienic, easy to clean surface that reduce finishing costs. Finishing of installed concrete ranges from 25% to 55% of the total job cost. Many concrete construction companies are looking to film face overly plywood to improve the look of the concrete and improve profitability.
Width and Length
• 4 x 8 and 1220 mm x 2440 mm
• 1250 mm x 2500 mm and other sizes upon request
Thicknesses
• 1/2” (12mm) thru 1 1/8”(28.6 mm)
• other thicknesses upon request
• Smooth
• 120 gram/m2 and 220 gram/m2
• Wire
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• Siberian Red Pine (Pinus Sylvistris) - core and LVL
• Siberian Larch (Larix siberica) - core and LVL
• Spruce (Picea obovata) - core and LVL
• Siberian Fir (Abies Sibirica) - core and LVL
Midway United’s two veneer markets for softwoods will be Metriguard veneer to the LVL, laminated veneer lumber, and the A/B veneer grade going to softwood plywood manufacturers, as face grades, for sanded plywood.
Metriguard veneer is graded based on the strength and stiffness rather than visual appearance of the product. The strength properties of each sheet are determined via a Metriguard machine. The Metriguard is used to test a variety of property measurements for sorting veneer. These may include Ultrasonic Propagation Time (UPT), density and modulus of elasticity (MOE). Digital data collection and processing allow sorting of the veneer based on specified parameters for these properties. LVL producers must go through a complex and lengthy testing procedure to gain building code approval. The Metriguard testing is required for structural LVL manufacturers in North America.
A/B veneer grades are used typically for the face and back in sanded plywood, overlays and specialty plywoods where a smooth, void free surface is needed. The availability of A/B veneer is becoming scarce in North America. A Doug Fir log will typically yield 10 to 12% of A/B veneer. Midway United’s initial test peel of Siberian Larch and Siberian Red Pine was even higher.
• European White Birch (Betula pendula) - face veneer
• European Aspen (Populus tremula) - core and face veneer
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