Birch Composite

Birch Composite

  • Birch Composite | Cabinetry & Architectural Millwork | Baltic Birch by Application | PlyHolz
  • Birch Composite | Cabinetry & Architectural Millwork | Baltic Birch by Application | PlyHolz
  • Birch Composite | Cabinetry & Architectural Millwork | Baltic Birch by Application | PlyHolz
  • Birch Composite | Cabinetry & Architectural Millwork | Baltic Birch by Application | PlyHolz

Birch Composite is a highly durable and versatile panel, featuring a strong birch plywood core combined with specialized overlays such as High-Pressure Laminate (HPL), Continuous-Pressure Laminate (CPL), or fiberglass. These coatings provide exceptional resistance to wear, warping, and bending.

Built to withstand extreme conditions (temperature range: -58°F to +140°F), the panel is UV-stable, waterproof, and resistant to most common chemicals, making it suitable for both interior and exterior use. Lightweight yet incredibly strong, Birch Composite is an excellent choice for demanding applications in construction, shipbuilding, and furniture manufacturing.

A wide range of designs—from classic wood grains and solid colors to modern metallic and stone finishes—ensures the panel can meet any design requirement.

Specifications
Thickness 1/4″ (6 mm), 3/8″ (9 mm), 1/2″ (12 mm), 5/8″ (15 mm), 3/4″ (18 mm), 7/8″ (21 mm), 15/16″ (24 mm), 1-1/16″ (27 mm), 1-3/16″ (30 mm)
Panel Size Available 8′ x 4′ (2440 mm x 1220 mm)
10′ x 5′ (3050 mm x 1525 mm)
Glue Exterior – Phenol formaldehyde adhesive (WBP)
Formaldehyde Emissions E1, CARB ULEF
Grades I/I
Surface Type Smooth, Wire-mesh or Hexa-patterned melamine film of different colors
Moisture Content 5-12%
Water Resistance Very High
Density (kg/m3) 640–700
Thicknesses of CPL (Continuous Pressure Laminate), mm 0,5; 0,6; 0,8
Thicknesses of HPL (High Pressure Laminate), mm 0,8; 1; 1,3; 1,6
Thicknesses of fiberglass, mm 1,5; 2

Thickness,
in		 Thickness of plywood,
mm		 Bending strength, MPa, mean value Modulus of elasticity, MPa, mean value
Perpendicular to the fiber Parallel to the fiber Perpendicular to the fiber Parallel to the fiber
1/4″ 6 60 85 4300 9500
3/8″ 9 65 85 5700 9000
1/2″ 12 60 80 6000 8500
5/8″ 15 60 80 6500 8500
3/4″ 18 75 70 7000 8500
3/4″ 19 70 70 7200 8000
7/8″, 15/16″,
1-1/16″, 1-3/16″		 21, 24,
27, 30		 70 70 7000 8000

Key Benefits

Eco-Friendly, Safe and Hygienic Panels | Key Benefits | Baltic Birch by Application | PlyHolz
High Water Resistance | Key Benefits | Baltic Birch by Application | PlyHolz
High Wear-Resistance | Key Benefits | Baltic Birch by Application | PlyHolz
Improved Protection from Moisture and UV Resistance | Key Benefits | Baltic Birch by Application | PlyHolz
Ready-For-Use, Easy-to-Clean Surface | Key Benefits | Baltic Birch by Application | PlyHolz
Variety of Film Types, Colours and Densities | Baltic Birch by Application | PlyHolz
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