Grade
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Indonesian Plywood
Grade
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FD
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Free-Of-Defect,
very similar characteristics to an ANSI/HPVA “A” Grade.
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BB
|
Smooth,
tight cut, full length veneer. Natural characteristics of the wood such as
pin knots, sound burls, color streaks and spots are allowed. Dead knots,
stain and mineral streaks, decay, open splits, rough cut, torn grain,
symmetrical patches are not allowed.
|
CC
|
Natural
characteristics of the wood are allowed. However, in comparison to the “BB Grade” the following
characteristics ARE permitted: Color, dead knots and rough cut (if well
puttied), and hairline splits (max.
6”
).
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OVL
|
Overlay and
Better Grade. In addition to BB and CC grade, OVL may contain dead knots and
knot holes (if well puttied), stain and mineral streak, hairline splits (max.
12”
),
rough cut and torn grain.
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INDUSTRY
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Allows open
defects such as splits and gaps at the veneer joint as well as all the
natural characteristics of the wood specie.
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Note: The
BB and CC grades are usually combined and marketed as a BB/CC panel.
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