Transportation, Loading and Unloading |
Protect plywood from moisture during transportation. |  |
Do not push the packs of plywood with loader pitchforks.
Avoid damaging plywood sheets with loader pitchforks. |  |
Avoid damaging the packs and breaking the package tapes. |  |
Remove sheets of plywood from the packs manually.
Avoid damaging the flat ends, dropping plywood or dragging it on the ground. |  |
Storage |
Store plywood in a closed space.
Storage temperature should be from -40° to +50° C. Relative humidity must not exceed 80%. |  |
Plywood should be stored in a horizontal position, in the packs on pallets, wooden strips or wooden barspads (thickness – not less than 50 mm, length – not less than the width of a pack, without overhanging).
Store individual sheets on a stable basis over the ground. Use pallets, wooden strips or wooden bars’ pads to avoid sagging of plywood sheets. |  |
During long-term storage, cut or remove all package tapes. This will prevent appearance of marks on the top and bottom sheets of the packs. |  |
If plywood is temporarily stored outdoors, cover it with an waterproof material. Protect flat ends from moisture. Pallets, wooden strips or wooden bars’ pads must be dry to avoid leaving marks on the film. |  |
If plywood gets wet, let it dry naturally. |  |
Processing and use |
When cutting plywood, protect flat ends with paint. We recommend using acrylic paint or a sealant to prevent penetration of moisture (swelling). |  |
Fill all holes, made in the course of installation works, with a silicone-based adhesive to prevent penetration of moisture (swelling). |  |
Avoid dropping plywood and dragging it on the ground. |  |
After the formwork is dismantled, inspect the plywood. Remove any excess concrete. Do not use severely deformed sheets for further works. If damages are minor, use the sheets for non-standard elements. |  |
Plywood sheets, that are used for formwork assembly on upper floors, should be lifted with a crane. |  |
