CUZI PLY formwork plywood is selected for wall, slab, column, beam and modular shuttering systems by matching the required concrete finish with the working overlay, core and lay-up, exterior bond, panel thickness, supported joints, sealed edges, site-cut treatment, release agent and handling cycle. Typical film-faced options cover 90–220 g/m² phenolic paper, 9–25 mm thickness, 1220×2440 and 1250×2500 mm formats and 8–12% moisture; project formats and qualification processes are confirmed against the drawing, finish reference, quantity and destination.
These ten inputs connect the project drawing to a comparable plywood quotation and site-use plan.
What surface appearance, joint line and patch tolerance does the project accept?
Approved finish referenceIs the pour a wall, slab, column, beam or special geometry?
Element and panel orientationWhich framed, table, modular or site-built system carries the panel?
System drawing and responsible designerWhere are bearers, walers and panel joints supported?
Support and joint mapWhere are ties, screws, clamps and penetrations placed?
Connection and hole planWhich edges, holes and corners will be opened on site?
Fabrication and resealing planWhat agent, application rate and panel compatibility are specified?
Approved agent and application methodHow will panels be stripped, cleaned, dried, inspected and retired?
Site-use and inspection planHow are packs supported, covered and ventilated between pours?
Storage arrangementWhich project, market or buyer documents are required?
Document schedule
Control joint lines, ties, walers and face continuity against the specified wall finish.
Confirm joist direction, bearing at every seam, deflection criteria and stripping sequence.
Review narrow strips, corners, tie congestion and repeated edge exposure.
Match panel dimensions, hole pattern and replacement rules to the proprietary frame.
Define bend direction, radius, segmented joints, machining and finish acceptance.
| Result | Production and site control | Acceptance check |
|---|---|---|
| Joint imprint | Carry seams on the frame, define the gap and sealant or tape method, then review the first pour. | Seams remain level, supported and sealed within the approved finish reference. |
| Surface texture | Approve the film family, face condition and release-agent combination with a concrete sample. | The physical sample establishes texture and gloss together with the named overlay. |
| Patch transfer | Record face repairs and core patches visible through the overlay before approval. | Transferred marks remain within the accepted concrete-finish class. |
| Film continuity | Inspect scratches, burns, pinholes and local lifting before every reuse decision. | The film remains continuous and capable of repeating the approved finish. |
| Release compatibility | Use the nominated agent and application rate on the approved panel construction. | The stripped surface is clean and free from residue, staining and release damage. |
| Repeat consistency | Compare each stripped face with the approved reference and actual panel condition. | The next-pour decision follows the inspected face, edges, holes and flatness. |
Check pack support, wrap, corners, moisture signs and transport damage before acceptance.
Keep panels flat, off the ground, evenly supported, protected from rain and ventilated.
Use a documented cut list and clean tools; identify every exposed edge and hole.
Confirm the factory coating colour, coverage, cure and inspection on original edges.
Dry and clean opened veneers, then apply compatible waterproof edge-sealing paint to the specified coats and cure.
Apply the nominated compatible product evenly without pooling or contamination.
Follow the responsible formwork plan for ties, bracing, pressure, pour rate and stripping.
Remove residue without cutting the overlay, then allow faces and edges to dry.
Record face wear, edge swelling, flatness, holes, corners, bond condition and repair history.
Release the next use only when the panel and project acceptance criteria still align.
Phenolic film-faced construction for wall, slab and general shuttering with a defined finish and site cycle.
The drawing or finish brief explicitly calls for an HDO/MDO overlay system.
A proprietary frame, nominated substrate, curved geometry or special face system governs.
| Observed condition | Likely cause | Prevention and response |
|---|---|---|
| Face wear | Abrasive cleaning, dragging or exhausted overlay | Compare with the approved surface and retire before substrate exposure affects the finish |
| Edge swelling | Water entry or incomplete resealing | Inspect original and site-cut edges after wet exposure |
| Site-cut water entry | Opened veneers left unsealed | Clean, dry and reseal cuts, holes and damaged corners promptly |
| Delamination | Bond, moisture exposure or handling falls outside the selected construction | Quarantine the panel and inspect the bond, core and exposure history |
| Imprint / patch transfer | Face repair or debris transfers into concrete | Approve a face reference and inspect before the pour |
| Bow / twist | Uneven support, moisture imbalance or damaged stacking | Store flat on aligned supports and reject unstable panels |
| Fastener damage | Over-driving, poor edge distance or repeated hole wear | Follow the system connection detail and inspect holes |
| Poor cleaning | Concrete residue or aggressive tools damage the film | Use the agreed cleaning method after stripping |
| Unsupported joints | Panel seams fall between supports | Map every joint to adequate bearing before fixing |
| Improper storage | Ground contact, trapped moisture or point support | Keep packs dry, ventilated, flat and evenly supported |
Plywood bonding quality test methods
Bonding test methods and requirements
Plywood dimensional tolerances
Plywood formwork
Guide to formwork for concrete
Product/application: Film Faced Plywood · Destination: confirm with inquiry · Shipping basis: Recommended from project and destination details.
Before the purchase order
Start with the concrete-finish reference and formwork drawing, then specify the film family and nominal weight, face/back arrangement, core and lay-up, exterior bond, thickness and tolerance, original edge seal, site-cut resealing, release agent and inspection plan. Film colour remains one appearance choice within that complete construction.
Reuse is established from the approved panel construction and the actual formwork system, concrete, release agent, stripping, cleaning, opened-edge repair and storage practice. Inspect the film, edges, holes, flatness and bond condition before assigning the panel to the next pour.
The responsible formwork designer or project authority sets the system geometry, pressure, bracing and connections. The panel file answers the agreed material inputs.
The newly exposed veneers must be clean and dry, then promptly resealed with compatible waterproof edge-sealing paint to the specified coat, cure and inspection plans.
Factory sealing protects the original edges. Newly exposed veneers should be clean and dry, coated promptly with a compatible waterproof edge-sealing paint, cured for the specified time and checked before concrete or weather exposure.
Record the panel construction, release agent, concrete mix, form condition, pour and stripping conditions, then compare the result against a project-approved reference.
Use the HDO/MDO option when the project drawing or finish specification names a high- or medium-density resin-fibre overlay, or when its defined overlay and concrete-finish reference suit the project better than phenolic film.
Clean and dry them, stack flat on continuous aligned supports off the ground, protect them from rain while maintaining ventilation, and avoid trapped moisture or point loads.
EN 314 provides the plywood bonding-quality test and class option for the ordered panel construction. The formwork drawing separately defines supports, ties, pressure, bracing and joints, while the project finish reference and site plan define pouring, stripping, cleaning and reuse inspection.
Send the wall, slab, column or beam type; concrete-finish target; system drawing; support and joint layout; ties; panel sizes and thickness; cuts and holes; edge treatment; release agent; site cycle; quantity; destination; required documents and delivery date. We can then recommend the suitable panel construction and shipping basis.
Plywood enquiry
Send concrete finish, formwork type, support and joint layout, ties, panel size and thickness, cuts and holes, edge treatment, release agent, expected site cycle, cleaning and storage, quantity, destination, required documents and target date. We will recommend the suitable panel construction, quotation basis and shipping term.
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