Austral Plywoods Araucaria Plywood (Hoop Pine)
Austral Plywoods Araucaria Plywood (Hoop Pine) is a clean, decorative plywood used extensively in ceiling and wall lining applications, as well as many joinery projects.
All Austral Plywoods Araucaria is made with a multiply core as standard.
Popular with Architects, Araucaria Plywood is often perforated to give sheets acoustic properties, perfect for commercial applications such as auditoriums, shop fit-outs and restaurants for example.
Burnie Timber stock and access a large range of quality Australian made Araucaria plywood products to suit any project specification requiring Australian standards Araucaria plywood.
Austral Marine
(A Face | A Back | Multiply Core)
(A Bond – Black glue)
Marine plywood manufactured to the Australian standard AS/NZS 2272 is regarded as the highest plywood grade available. Marine plywood conforming to the standard uses only “A” grade veneers from a designated marine species (i.e. Araucaria – hoop pine) and has an “A” bond glue system, sometimes referred to as WBP (water boil proof).
Designated marine species such as Araucaria (hoop pine) are selected based on density, bending strength, impact resistance and surface finishing characteristics.
Austral ‘O’ grade marine plywood (AS/NZS 2272) is also available and recommended as a cost effective solution for applications where the aesthetic of the face veneers is not critical, such as applications where the plywood is overlaid, painted or fibre glassed.
Note that most “marine plywood” available today lay claim only to a “marine bond” but fail the other requirements of a true marine plywood. Austral Plywoods is the only manufacturer of marine plywood that complies with Australian standard AS/NZS 2272.
For a tough, waterproof and slip resistant floor panel, consider Austral CrocPly, which comes with a multiply Marine core as standard.
| Thickness | Glue Bond | Size | Pack Size |
| 4mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 6.5mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 9.0mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 12.0mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 15mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 18mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 24mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 30mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
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Austral Exterior
(A or B Face | Lesser Grade Back | Multiply Core)
(A Bond – Black glue)
Austral Exterior is a high quality Araucaria Hoop Pine plywood manufactured with a high grade “A” face and a “B” grade back. Due to its versatility Austral Exterior can be used in many applications such as linings for walls and ceilings, and joinery. Austral Exterior is manufactured with an “A” bond glue system and is suitable for semi-exposed applications, when finished correctly.
* 2700mm panels are supplied as “AC”.
| Thickness | Glue Bond | Size | Pack Size |
| 1.5mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 3.0mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 4.0mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 5.0mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 6.5mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 9.5mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 12.0mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 12.5mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 15mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 16mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 18mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 19mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 24mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 25mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 30mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 32mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral Interior
(A or B Face | B or D Back | Multiply Core)
(C-Bond – White glue)
Austral Interior is made with a clear glue line that showcases the Araucaria (hoop pine) veneers on both the panel face and edge, maintaining the naturally bright appearance of the veneer. Designed for non-structural interior applications, Austral Interior has the highest quality appearance and is perfect for internal wall panelling, furniture and joinery, interior door skins and ceiling linings. Austral Interior is not recommended for exposed, wet or damp areas.
| Thickness | Glue Bond | Size | Pack Size |
| 3mm | C | 2400 x 1200mm | NA |
| 4mm | C | 2400 x 1200mm | NA |
| 6.5mm | C | 2400 x 1200mm | NA |
| 9.0mm | C | 2400 x 1200mm | NA |
| 12.0mm | C | 2400 x 1200mm | NA |
| 15mm | C | 2400 x 1200mm | NA |
| 18mm | C | 2400 x 1200mm | NA |
| 24mm | C | 2400 x 1200mm | NA |
| 30mm | C | 2400 x 1200mm | NA |
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral BB Structural F17
(B Face | B Back | Multiply Core)
(A Bond – Black Glue)
Austral BB Structural is a cost-effective plywood panel that combines strength and beauty. Made with high quality “B” grade veneers on the face and back, Austral BB is constructed with an “A” bond glue line and structurally rated to F17. Austral BB Structural is a very popular and versatile plywood panel with an almost endless range of applications such as flooring, wall and ceiling cladding, furniture making, shop fitting and cabinetry. Austral BB Structural is made to Australian standard AS/NZS 2269.
| Thickness | Glue Bond | Size | Pack Size |
| 6.5mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 9.0mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 12.0mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 15mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 18mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 24mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
| 30mm | A | 2400 / 2700 x 1200mm | NA |
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral Hoop MDF
Austral HoopMDF combines the premium aesthetics of Araucaria (hoop pine) veneer with the stability and value of a moisture-resistant MDF core.
This versatile panel delivers the same high-end AB-grade finish and visual appeal as our premium plywood products, utilizing identical high-grade veneers to ensure perfect matching across projects. For applications where structural plywood isn’t necessary, Austral HoopMDF offers a cost-effective solution without compromising on appearance or moisture resistance.
Why Choose Austral HoopMDF?
- Cost-effective Hoop-faced panel where a plywood substrate is not required
- Premium AB-grade finish using moisture-resistant MDF core
- Perfect visual match with our plywood products thanks to identical high-grade veneers
- Ideal for high-end cabinetry, with exceptional performance in cabinet door applications
* Plywood edging available to suit.
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Panel dimensions
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2400mm x 1200mm
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Veneer thickness
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0.8mm (each face)
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Core Thicknesses
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9mm, 12mm, 16mm, 18mm, 25mm
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Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral ariaply
(Prefinished Plywood panel)
(Stains available: Natural Hoop | Blackbutt | Jarrah | Walnut |Ash | Ebony | Spotted Gum)
Ariaply is the award winning pre-finished plywood panel that remains a favourite of architects, specifiers and interior designers. Ariaply is an exterior grade plywood panel, designed for use in semi-exposed areas such as balcony ceilings, alfresco areas and soffits. Ariaply is also suitable for internal feature walls and ceiling linings. Made using only select “A” grade Araucaria (hoop pine) face veneers, Ariaply’s unique 3-coat factory finish both enhances and protects the natural timber grain.
Available in a range of colours, Ariaply is backed by a 7 year coating warranty. Acoustic options are also available.
| Thickness | Glue Bond | Size | Colour |
| 9.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Ash |
| 9.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Blackbutt |
| 9.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Ebony |
| 9.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Jarrah |
| 9.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Natural Hoop |
| 9.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Spotted Gum |
| 9.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Walnut |
| 12.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Ash |
| 12.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Blackbutt |
| 12.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Ebony |
| 12.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Jarrah |
| 12.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Natural Hoop |
| 12.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Spotted Gum |
| 12.5mm | A | 2400 x 1200mm | Walnut |
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral iHoop
iHoop is a pre-finished plywood panel designed for internal wall and ceiling linings. Cost effective and ready to install, iHoop’s superb factory finish is a clear coat that highlights the beautiful grain of Araucaria (hoop pine). Manufactured with an “A” grade face and multiply core, iHoop features a clear glue line that enhances the natural colours of Araucaria. iHoop is backed by a 7 year coating warranty with acoustic options also available
Fixing iHoop is easy with our patented fixing solutions ShadowFIX and Tec7 X-Tack. Use ShadowFIX to easily create a perfect 10mm shadow line; and with no face fixings, the iHoop will not be penetrated, keeping the protective coating intact. Tec7 X-Tack is an instant grab adhesive system, designed to be used in conjunction with ShadowFIX, or by itself if a full adhesion system is desired.
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral Connectaply
(Prefinished Plywood panel)
(Stains available: Natural Hoop | Blackbutt | Jarrah | Walnut |Ash | Ebony | Spotted Gum)
Connectaply is a pre-finished plywood panel system that offers the styling of wide timber boards. Made using only select “A” grade Araucaria (hoop pine) face veneers, Connectaply panels are 280mm in width, recreating a classic solid timber look. Connectaply is an exterior grade plywood panel, designed for use in semi-exposed areas such as balcony ceilings, alfresco areas and soffits. Connectaply is also popular as an internal feature wall or ceiling lining.
Tongue and grooved on all sides, each piece of Connectaply measures 2400mm (L) x 280mm (W) x 12mm (T), with each piece locking into the next whilst concealing the screw fixings. Connectaply offers a variety of installation patterns (brickwork, grid, horizontal, vertical, diagonal) and can be easily installed by a single tradesperson.
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral Vividply
For most designers, natural veneer finishes will often be the first choice. However it is the wear resistance properties of Vividply that makes it possible to create something that is both decorative and durable.
Made with a high pressure laminate (HPL) pressed onto Araucaria (hoop pine) plywood, Vividply is available in a range colours and wood grains including Austral’s Natural Hoop that blends seamlessly with natural Araucaria veneer.
Vividply is the perfect choice for internal applications such as furniture making, shop fitting, cabinet making and joinery.
| Technical Specifications | |
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Panel dimensions
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2410mm x 1210mm
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HPL Thickness
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0.6mm
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Core Thicknesses
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4mm, 6.5mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm, 24mm, 30mm
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Core Construction
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‘A’ bond Araucaria (hoop pine) plywood. Multiply construction (1.4mm veneers). 100% Australian made from Queensland plantations.
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Finishes
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Vivid White, Vivid Black, Vivid Natural Hoop, Vivid Blackbutt, Vivid Spotted Gum. Faces can be either the same or different each side.
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Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral Slatpanel
Austral Slatpanel is a cost-effective panel designed for internal walls and ceilings. Available in both solid and acoustic designs, Austral Slatpanel is the easiest, fastest and most cost-effective timber slat system on the market. Austral Slatpanel is manufactured from a one-piece plywood panel 2400 x 1200 x 15mm that is easy to install with simple screw fixings.
Austral Slatpanel is available either raw or clear finished. Acoustic backing and coloured screws for concealed fixing also available. (Acoustic Slatpanel has an open area of 13.9%).
Slatpanel is made with an “A” core, an important distinction that ensures a high quality edge between each slat. Slatpanel is made in Australia with 100% Australian plantation grown and certified Araucaria (hoop pine).
(For semi-exterior applications we recommend Endurapanel.)
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral Endurapanel
Endurapanel® is a unique plywood panelling system that can be used to enhance any living space. Endurapanel® achieves the appearance of a traditional slat wall or ceiling but with easier installation and a 7 year coating warranty. Applications include balcony ceilings, alfresco ceilings, internal feature walls & ceilings, restaurant ceilings.
Manufactured with the highest quality Hoop Pine exterior plywood, Endurapanel® is finished with a unique coating system that protects against fungi and rot. Backed by a 7 year warranty, Endurapanel® will continue to look good for many years to come.
Measuring only 2400mm x 200mm per piece (18mm thick), Endurapanel® is easily handled by a single person. Endurapanel® is sold by the box, with each box containing 4 pieces (enough to cover 1.92m2). Acoustic Endurapanel is also available for areas where noise and echo absorption is important.
For a more affordable alternative for interior use only, we recommend Slatpanel.
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral fireHoop
Austral FireHoop is a Group 1 fire rated decorative panel with a premium timber look, designed for internal walls and ceilings. FireHoop is suitable for aged care, hospitals, schools, auditoriums and general commercial.
- High quality decorative panel with Group 1 fire rating in accordance with AS5637.1
- Ready to install and prefinished in Natural Hoop, Blackbutt and Spotted Gum colours (matching our existing Ariaply and iHoop product range).
- Suitable for internal areas including public corridors, fire-isolated exits, lift car interiors and lobbies
- Concealed fixing system for easy installation
- Bacteria resistant and easy to clean
Acoustic options (compliant with AS5637.1)
- FireHoop 8-32 — 8mm hole, 32mm centres, square or offset pattern, 0.35 NRC* rating
- FireHoop 8-16 — 8mm hole, 16mm centres, square or offset pattern, 0.50 NRC* rating
*NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) is calculated by averaging the absorption coefficient at 250Hz, 500Hz, 1000Hz and 2000Hz. The NRC rating of 0.50 for FireHoop 8-16S means it absorbs 50% of the frequencies, therefore absorbing half of the frequencies compared with a solid panel.
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral FR PANEL
Austral FR Panel is an interior wall and ceiling panel that meets BCA Fire Hazard regulations with a natural timber finish. Austral FR Panel is:
- Group 2 compliant (BCA Specification C1.10a)
- Natural Hoop Pine veneer face
- Fire retardant MDF core
- E0/E1 formaldehyde rating
- Chain of Custody certified (AS 4707:2014)
For a Group 1 solution (including perforations), we recommend Austral FireHoop. To our knowledge, there is no plywood product on the market that meets Group 1 under AS 5637.1.
Please note: The Group certificate supplied on this page for the Austral FR Panel relates to the solid Austral FR Panel only. If Austral FR Panel is slotted or perforated it will affect the fire retardancy of the panel and will not be covered by the Briggs Veneers Group 2 certificate for Hoop Pine on Flameblock FRMDF. (Where a fire certificate is required for slotted or perforated Austral FR Panel, the specifier will be responsible for conducting testing to Australian Standards, at their expense).
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CROC Ply
Austral CrocPly is designed for the most demanding floor applications. CrocPly is made using Araucaria (hoop pine) plywood overlaid with a hard wearing, waterproof and slip resistant film. CrocPly features a multiply marine plywood core and is certified to the Australian Marine standard AS/NZS 2272.
Austral CrocPly is an Australian made, wire mesh film-faced plywood, similar to imported products such as Hexa Plywood.
CrocPly Applications
- Truck & trailer decking
- Vehicle floors
- Scaffolding
- Pedestrian platforms
- Stair treads
- Ship decking
- Stage platforms
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Austral shadowFIX
ShadowFIX is a concealed fixing system for plywood panels utilising a patented plastic tongue design, countersunk screws and Tec7 X-Tack adhesive. ShadowFIX is easy to install, has no face fixings and creates a perfect 10mm shadow line.
ShadowFIX is the best solution for installing our Ariaply and iHoop pre-finished panels in an attractive and efficient way. Austral Plywoods can provide the complete solution, including not only the ShadowFIX plastic tongue, but also black screws, router bits, toggles and X-Tack adhesive. And with no face fixings required, the panel will not be penetrated, keeping the protective coating intact.
ShadowFIX is only available for 12.5mm Ariaply and iHoop panels. ShadowFIX plastic tongue is supplied in 2440mm lengths, pre-drilled and countersunk at 600mm spacings.
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
Please check with our friendly staff for current availability of sizes and finishes
