What is the difference between rétegelt lemez and zsaluzó lemez?
Rétegelt lemez is the general Hungarian word for plywood of any kind, while zsaluzó lemez means a panel made for concrete formwork. The film-faced version is often called filmrétegelt lemez, and that is the product Vinawood makes for formwork. When you order, write zsaluzó lemez together with the EN 636 class so the bond class is fixed on the order.
Which EN 636 class should formwork plywood for Hungary carry?
Standard wall and slab formwork normally runs on EN 636-2 panels, which our MUF-bonded Eco Form Plus and Form Basic meet. Bridge abutments, retaining walls and other long-wet infrastructure work call for EN 636-3, the Class 3 phenolic bond that Pro Form carries. Put the class number on the purchase order instead of relying on the word WBP alone.
How many reuses does film-faced formwork plywood give?
Vinawood rates Eco Form Plus at up to 8 reuses, Form Basic at up to 10 and Pro Form at up to 20. These are maximums reached with careful handling, and they are not promised as a floor. Cleaning after each strip, sealing cut edges and stacking panels flat between pours decide how close a site comes to them.
Which sheet size and thickness suit Hungarian building sites?
The EU format of 2500 × 1250 mm matches the metric drawings used on most Hungarian sites, and 2440 × 1220 mm is also available. Thicknesses run from 12 to 21 mm, with 18 mm the most common choice for walls and slabs. Deeper slab pours and heavier lifts usually step up to 21 mm.
Is film-faced formwork plywood water-resistant?
It is water-resistant rather than waterproof, which is why the core glue class matters as much as the face film. The phenolic film sheds water during the pour, but cut edges let moisture into the core if they are left open. Seal every site cut on the day it is made and keep stacks covered and off the ground between pours.
What documents come with a formwork plywood shipment to Hungary?
Each shipment travels with a Declaration of Performance for CE marking under EN 13986, EN 314 bond test results and mill certificates, which Hungarian building authorities accept for formwork. The formaldehyde class is stated per grade, E1 for Pro Form and E2 for the MUF-bonded grades. Heat-treated ISPM 15 packing and the commercial invoice with the HS code complete the customs file.
