Concrete Form Panel Types
The following is adapted from the Grade-use Guide for Concrete Forms table on page 5 of the APA Design/Construction Guide: Concrete Forming, Form V345. Please refer to that publication for examples of typical trademarks.
APA B-B and B-C PLYFORM Class I**
APA Plyform TrademarkSpecifically manufactured for concrete forms. Many reuses. Smooth, solid surfaces. Mill-treated unless otherwise specified.
Minimum Veneer Grade
Faces: B
Inner Plies: C
Backs: B or C
Learn more about APA B-B and B-C PLYFORM Class I panels and view product manufacturers.
Typical APA B-B PLYFORM trademark shown.
APA HDO – Concrete Form – PLYFORM Class I**
Hard, opaque resin-fiber overlay, heat-bonded to panel faces. Smooth surface resists abrasion. Up to 200 reuses. Light application of releasing agent recommended between pours.
Minimum Veneer Grade
Faces: B
Inner Plies: C
Backs: B
Learn more about APA HDO – Concrete Form – PLYFORM Class I panels and view product manufacturers.
APA MDO – Concrete Form – PLYFORM Class I**
Smooth, opaque resin-fiber overlay heat-bonded to one (typical) or both panel faces. Smooth surface resists abrasion. Normally factory-treated with a release agent. Light application of releasing agent recommended between pours.
Minimum Veneer Grade
Faces: B
Inner Plies: C
Backs: B
Learn more about APA MDO – Concrete Form – PLYFORM Class I panels and view product manufacturers.
The following is adapted from the Grade-use Guide for Concrete Forms table on page 5 of the APA Design/Construction Guide: Concrete Forming. Please refer to that publication for examples of typical trademarks.
APA Structural I PLYFORM**
APA Structural I Plyform TrademarkEspecially designed for engineered applications. All Group 1 species. Stronger and stiffer than Plyform Class I and II. Recommended for high pressures where face grain is parallel to supports. Also available with High Density Overlay or Medium Density Overlay faces.
Minimum Veneer Grade
Faces: B
Inner Plies: C
Backs: B
Typical APA STRUCTURAL I PLYFORM trademark shown.
Special Overlays and Proprietary Panels Designed for Concrete Forming**
Produces a smooth uniform concrete surface. Generally mill treated with form release agent. Check with manufacturer for specifications, proper use, and surface treatment recommendations for greatest number of reuses. Learn more about other proprietary concrete form panel types and view product manufacturers.
APA B-C
APA B-C Group 1 TrademarkSanded panel often used for concrete forming where only one smooth, solid side is required.
Minimum Veneer Grade
Faces: B
Inner Plies: C
Backs: B
Typical APA B-C trademark shown.
Notes
- Commonly available in 19/32, 5/8, 11/16, 23/32 and 3/4 Performance Categories (4′ x 8′ size).
** Check dealer for availability in your area.
For more information on Concrete Forming
Concrete Forming Design/Construction Guide, APA Form V345
APA Design/Construction Guide: Concrete Forming
Contains grade information, form maintenance recommendations, design data and several updated project case studies. GO >
Product Advisory: Brazilian Plywood
Imported Plywood Panels from Brazil Evaluated for Conformance to U.S. Product Standard PS 1-09 Requirements, APA Form SP-1185Imported Plywood Panels from Brazil Evaluated for Conformance to U.S. Product Standard PS 1-09 Requirements
Tests show imported Brazilian plywood panels do not meet the requirements of the U.S. Product Standard, PS 1-09 for Structural Plywood. GO >
