DIFFERENCE BETWEEN F14 AND F17 PLYWOOD
Formply receives stress grades from F11 to F27, depending on strength. The most commonly available on the market are the F14 and F17 varieties. Deciding between the two depends on the budget and structure of the building.
As the value suggests, F14 formply can withstand 14 megapascals (MPa) of pressure, whereas F17 can withstand 17 MPa. For more demanding builds, F17 is the winner for its superior ability for load-bearing.
F17 is the sheet of choice for many, but there are even stronger sheets if necessary as shown in Figure 2 below.
