BS 1088:2018

BSI Standards Publication

Marine plywood – Requirements

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Contents Page

Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms and definitions 2
4 Requirements for manufacture 3
Table 1 — Durability requirements for standard and lightweight marine plywood 4
Table 2 — Permissible frequencies of defects and joints in veneer for outer and inner plies 5
Table 3 — Marine plywood application and use class 6
5 Requirements for finished marine plywood 6
Table 4 — Permissible tolerances for nominal length, width, thickness and squareness, and
edge‑straightness of panels 7
6 Marking and documentation 8
Annex A (informative) Example of marking 9
Bibliography 10

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, and inside front cover, pages i to iv, pages 1 to 10, an inside back cover and
a back cover.

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Foreword
Publishing information
This British Standard is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence from The British
Standards Institution, and came into effect on 31 August 2018. It was prepared by Technical
Committee B/541, Wood based panels. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be
obtained on request to its secretary.

Supersession
This British Standard supersedes BS 1088‑1:2003 and BS 1088‑2:2003, which are withdrawn.

Information about this document

This is a full revision of BS 1088‑1, and introduces the following principal changes:
• changes to marking requirements;
• BS EN 314‑1 is now the only permitted test method for establishing bonding quality;
• introduction of the term “batch” (with a definition specific to this standard);
• information on the relationship between adhesive and bonding quality; and
• references in line with changes to BS EN 335 and BS EN 350.
BS 1088 was originally developed for the specification of plywood to meet the exacting requirements
of use in marine craft.
“Standard” marine plywood, as defined in and conforming to BS 1088, is expected to have exceptional
resistance to both bio-deterioration and loss of bond strength over time.
“Lightweight” marine plywood, as defined in and conforming to BS 1088, is expected to have
exceptional resistance to loss of bond strength over time.
Owing to its nature, marine plywood is also suitable for use in extreme climates and in such
applications as vehicle bodies and general building work where replacement in the event of failure
might be difficult or costly. The scope of BS 1088 reflects the wider range of use. The durability of
marine plywood is expected to be superior to that of plywood of the same species that meets only
the minimum requirements for the technical class of plywood for exterior conditions according
to BS EN 636.
Assessed capability. Users of this British Standard are advised to consider the desirability of quality
system assessment and registration against the appropriate standard in the BS EN ISO 9000 series by
an accredited third‑party certification body.

Presentational conventions
The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its requirements are
expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “shall”.
Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic type, and does
not constitute a normative element.
Where words have alternative spellings, the preferred spelling of the Shorter Oxford English
Dictionary is used (e.g. “organization” rather than “organisation”).

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Requirements in this standard are drafted in accordance with Rules for the structure and drafting of
UK standards, subclause G.1.1, which states, “Requirements should be expressed using wording such
as: ‘When tested as described in Annex A, the product shall ...’”. This means that only those products
that are capable of passing the specified test will be deemed to conform to this standard.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are
responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

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1 Scope
BS 1088 specifies requirements for two classes of marine plywood:
• standard; and
• lightweight,
intended for use primarily in the manufacture of marine craft and in other marine and waterway
applications.
The requirements also take into consideration the use of marine plywood in building construction.
BS 1088 addresses in particular the resistance of plywood to bio-deterioration and loss of bond
strength with time. It does not make provision for other properties which might additionally be
relevant in a particular end use.
Plywood made in accordance with this standard might also need to meet additional requirements in
legislation and/or standards specific to its end use that are not covered by this standard.
With particular reference to building construction, experience has shown that rapid ingress of water
at the panel edge during the build process can cause differential swelling in the core, resulting in
localized catastrophic rupture of the wood fibres, thus giving the appearance of delamination. If
subsequent integrity of the waterproof envelope of the building is not maintained, similar problems
can arise. BS 1088 cannot make provision for such events since the choice of veneer species is based
only on density and resistance to bio-deterioration.
NOTE 1 Where marine plywood is to be used in building construction, attention is drawn to the Construction
Products Regulations 2013 [1]. Conformity with these can be verified through demonstrating conformity with
BS EN 13986.

NOTE 2 When used in building construction, good site practice with particular reference to protection of the
building elements against wetting is of the highest importance for ensuring the intended results for the building.

2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited
applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
BS 1203, Hot-setting phenolic and aminoplastic wood adhesives — Classification and test methods
BS EN 314‑1, Plywood — Bonding quality — Part 1: Test methods
BS EN 314‑2:1993, Plywood — Bonding quality — Part 2: Requirements
BS EN 322, Wood‑based panels — Determination of moisture content
BS EN 324‑1, Wood‑based panels — Determination of dimensions of boards — Part 1: Determination of
thickness, width and length
BS EN 324‑2, Wood‑based panels — Determination of dimensions of boards — Part 2: Determination of
squareness and edge straightness
BS EN 326‑1, Wood‑based panels — Sampling, cutting and inspection — Part 1: Sampling and cutting
of test pieces and expression of test results
BS EN 335:2013, Durability of wood and wood‑based products — Use classes: definitions, application to
solid wood and wood-based products

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BS EN 350:2016, Durability of wood and wood-based products — Testing and classification of the
durability to biological agents of wood and wood‑based materials
BS EN ISO 3166‑1, Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions —
Part 1: Country codes

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this British Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1 amino resin

thermosetting synthetic resin derived from a condensation reaction of the –NH– groups of amines or
amides with aldehydes
NOTE “Urea–formaldehyde (UF)” and “melamine–formaldehyde (MF)” resins are mainly of significance in the
adhesives field.

[SOURCE: BS EN 923:2015, 2.3.51, modified]

3.2 batch
output, which may comprise boards of more than one thickness, of a single product type within a
single shift of maximum 8 h duration

3.3 layer
either one ply or two or more plies glued together with their grain direction parallel, or
another material
[SOURCE: BS EN 313‑2:2000, 2.11]

3.4 standard marine plywood

veneer plywood comprising heartwood of wood species of superior natural biological durability with
an exterior glue bond
[SOURCE: BS EN 314-2:1993]

3.5 lightweight marine plywood

veneer plywood comprising wood species of lower density than those used in standard marine
plywood (see 3.4) with an exterior glue bond
NOTE 1 Lower density wood species in most cases have lower natural biological durability than the species used in
standard marine plywood.

NOTE 2 Lightweight marine plywood is generally specified only where low weight is of critical importance to the
design. An example of a lower density timber species is gaboon.

3.6 pMDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate, isomers and homologues)

mixture containing 4,4′-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), other methylenediphenyl
diisocyanate isomers, and low oligomers
NOTE It is produced by the reaction of aniline and formaldehyde, using hydrochloric acid as a catalyst to
produce a mixture of diamine precursors, as well as their corresponding polyamines. These diamines are reacted
with phosgene to form a mixture of isocyanates. Distillation of the mixture leads to pMDI.

3.7 phenolic resin

thermosetting synthetic resin derived from a condensation reaction of a phenol with an aldehyde
NOTE The main phenols used are:

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•    phenol, cresol, xylenol, butyl- and octyl‑phenol, resorcinol and cashew nut shell liquid (from Anacardium
occidentale), which consists mainly of substituted phenols. Mixtures of these phenols are used, as well as mixtures of
aldehydes like formaldehyde or furfuraldehyde for the manufacture of these resins;

•    “lignin”, a major constituent of wood obtained as a by‑product of chemical pulping, has a phenol‑like chemical
composition and is usually used in combination with phenol–formaldehyde (PF) resins as a phenol substitute; and

•    “condensed tannins” obtained from the bark of several species of trees have a phenol‑like composition and are
generally used in combination with PF resins.

[SOURCE: BS EN 923:2015, 2.3.52, modified]

3.8 ply
either one single veneer or two or more veneers joined edge to edge or end to end
[SOURCE: BS EN 313‑2:2000, 2.17]

3.9 tight side

side of the veneer opposite the loose side
[SOURCE: BS 6100‑4.3:1984, 430.2111]
NOTE 1 In accordance with BS 6100‑4.3:1984, definition 430.2110, the loose side is the “side of a peeled or
sliced veneer that is in contact with the knife as the veneer is being cut and which undergoes an elongation often
producing lathe checks”.

NOTE 2 This is sometimes referred to as "slack side".

3.10 veneer
thin sheet of wood not more than 7 mm in thickness
[SOURCE: BS EN 313‑2:2000, 2.14]

4 Requirements for manufacture

4.1 Selection of timber species
The timber species of the veneers used in the manufacture of marine plywood shall be selected
according to Table 1 so that the required durability is obtained.
Where a range of durability classes is given for a species or species mixture, the least durable class
shall be used as the basis for conforming to Table 1.
NOTE 1 Where an increase in durability is required it might be necessary to apply preservative treatment, either
to the veneers before bonding, to the adhesive (which will diffuse into the veneers during hot pressing), or to the
finished plywood, but only if incorporated by the original manufacturer. Guidance on preservative treatment is
given in DD CEN/TS 1099.

NOTE 2 Plywood for marine use is employed in many different circumstances and the nature of the hazard (wet
rot, insect attack, soft rot, marine borer attack) to which it might be exposed can vary widely. Where resistance
to marine borer attack is desirable, e.g. if marine plywood is likely to come into direct contact with water, it is
important that species with an adequate resistance to marine borer attack are used. BS EN 350 includes a limited
list of species having such resistance, but it is not exhaustive and other species may also be used if adequate
resistance to marine borers can be demonstrated from previous experience or by testing.

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Table 1 — Durability requirements for standard and lightweight marine plywood

Class Requirements
Standard The wood species used shall be from those listed in BS EN 350:2016, Annex B, as having
natural biological durability Class DC 3 or better and with a nominal density >500 kg/m3
at 12% moisture content
The aim shall be to exclude sapwood, but for practical reasons up to 5% sapwood per
veneer shall be permitted, assessed on a visual inspection of the surface area of the
veneer prior to assembly
Lightweight The wood species used shall be from those listed in BS EN 350:2016, Annex B, as having
natural biological durability Class DC 4 or better and with a nominal density ≤500 kg/m3
at 12% moisture content
   The aim shall be to exclude sapwood, but for practical reasons up to 5% sapwood per
veneer shall be permitted, assessed on a visual inspection of the surface area of the
veneer prior to assembly
NOTE Ideally, all veneers consist entirely of heartwood but, for practical reasons, a small percentage of
sapwood is permitted.

Where species to be used, and similarly sources of the wood, are not listed in BS EN 350:2016,
Annex B, it shall be demonstrated that the required natural durability class in accordance with
BS EN 350 has been met and the proposal presented according to BS EN 350:2016, Annex G.

4.2 Materials — Veneers

Veneers shall be either sliced or rotary cut. Veneers prepared by either method shall have smooth
surfaces. The outer plies of a panel shall be prepared by the same method, i.e. sliced or rotary cut,
except for decorative face veneers (see 4.3.3). The permissible number of natural defects and edge
joints shall not exceed the limits given in Table 2.

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Table 2 — Permissible frequencies of defects and joints in veneer for outer and inner plies

Defect/joint type Veneer for outer plies Veneer for inner plies
Pin knots Up to 6 per square metre of panel No limit
surface
Closed splits A maximum of 2 per metre width No limit
of panel area with a total length
of 200 mm
Open splits Not permitted A maximum of 1 split of up to 0.5 mm
wide on any panel edge
Small worm holes, ≤1.5 mm Up to 2 per square metre. Holes in Greater number permitted, including
diameter plane of veneer not permitted some in plane of veneer, provided
they do not produce voids
Variation in colour Low contrast variation in colour Permitted, if free from fungal decay
is permitted if free from fungal
decay
Edge joints For peeled face veneers the No limit
minimum distance between edge
joints shall be 300 mm

For sliced face veneers the

minimum distance between edge
joints shall be 100 mm
End joints Not permitted Not permitted
Compression failure Not permitted Not permitted
Others: Not permitted Not permitted
    Knots other than pin knots
    Worm holes >1.5 mm diameter
    Fungal decay
Repairs Not permitted Properly made and tightly fitted
glued patches with their grain
aligned with the grain of the veneer
and having a maximum dimension
of 60 mm permitted up to 3 per
square metre

4.3 Lay‑up and panel structure

NOTE The requirements of 4.3.3 and 4.3.4 aim to ensure that the marine plywood has the balanced construction
essential to most applications.

4.3.1 Number of plies

Panels having a thickness of 6.5 mm or less shall have three or more plies. Panels having a thickness
greater than 6.5 mm shall have five or more plies.

4.3.2 Edge joints

Glued edge joints shall be made using either a thermosetting phenolic or an aminoplastic adhesive. In
the case of the latter, the moisture resistance shall be class H2, or better, in accordance with BS 1203.
Thermoplastic adhesives shall not be used.
Metal fastenings, tapes or stitching shall not be used for edge joints in inner plies.
NOTE Veneers for outer plies may be taped or stitched to repair splits.

Where outer plies have been taped or stitched, such material shall be removed after pressing.

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4.3.3 Lay‑up
Adjacent plies shall be laid up with their grains at right angles to each other.
NOTE 1 Cores (centres) may comprise two veneers of equal thickness with their grains parallel, provided that the
panel conforms to 4.3.1.

In order to ensure a balanced construction, the veneers forming any one layer and the corresponding
layer on the opposite side of the central plane of the panel shall be of the same thickness and species,
or of species known to be similar to one another in physical characteristics. These veneers shall be
cut by the same method.
NOTE 2 Decorative outer veneers (face veneers) may be cut by different methods, but the physical characteristics
and thickness of the veneers are selected to avoid distortion of the panel in service.

Outer plies shall be laid up with the tight side of the veneer outermost.

4.3.4 Panel structure

4.3.4.1 General
Panels shall conform to 4.3.4.2 or 4.3.4.3 after sanding, when conditioned to a moisture content of
between 6% and 14%.

4.3.4.2 Three‑ply panels

The combined thickness of the two outer plies after sanding shall be not less than 40% and not more
than 65% of the nominal, unsanded thickness of the panel.

4.3.4.3 Multi‑ply panels

After sanding, the thickness of each of the two outer plies, combined with those of the core and
other inner plies with their grain direction parallel to the outer plies, shall be not less than 40% and
not more than 65% of the nominal, unsanded thickness of the panel. In addition, for panels with a
nominal thickness of greater than 3.8 mm, each outer ply shall be not less than 1.0 mm thick after
sanding and each inner and core ply shall be not more than 4.8 mm thick.

4.4 Durability and classification

COMMENTARY ON 4.4
The durability of marine plywood derives from both the resistance to degradation by moisture of the
glue line and the resistance to bio-deterioration of the timber species used for the veneers.
Marine plywood shall be classified according to its durability in accordance with Table 3.
Table 3 — Marine plywood application and use class

Class Application
Standard Plywood suitable for use when exposed to regular wetting or frequent or continuous
exposure to water (fresh or salt), e.g. use classes 3.2, 4 or 5 in BS EN 335:2013
Lightweight Plywood suitable for use when wetted occasionally or, if wetting is more prolonged, when
the plywood is protected, e.g. use class 3.1 in BS EN 335:2013
NOTE Lightweight plywood is normally only specified where low weight is of critical importance to the design.

5 Requirements for finished marine plywood

NOTE In case of dispute, a consignment may be sampled in accordance with BS EN 326‑3. Testing of the sample is
limited to those requirements specified in 5.1 to 5.5 that are in dispute.

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5.1 Dimensional tolerances, squareness and edge‑straightness

When tested in accordance with BS EN 324‑1, at a minimum sampling frequency of one panel
per batch, the nominal length, width and thickness of the panels shall be within the tolerances
given in Table 4.
When tested in accordance with BS EN 324‑2, at a minimum sampling frequency of one panel
per batch, the squareness and edge‑straightness of the panels shall be within the tolerances
given in Table 4.
Table 4 — Permissible tolerances for nominal length, width, thickness and squareness, and
edge‑straightness of panels

Tolerances on nominal
Unsanded panels Sanded panels
thickness
t Thickness Tolerances Thickness Tolerances
tolerance within on nominal tolerance within on nominal
one panel thickness one panel thickness
mm mm mm mm mm
3 ≤ t ≤ 12 1.0
+ (0.8 + 0.03 t) 0.6 + (0.2 + 0.03 t)
t > 12 1.5 – (0.4 + 0.03 t) – (0.4 + 0.03 t)

Tolerance on nominal
±3.5 mm
length and width
Tolerance on squareness
1 mm/m
and edge-straightness

5.2 Moisture content

When determined in accordance with BS EN 322, at a minimum sampling frequency of one panel per
batch, at the time of leaving the manufacturer’s premises the moisture content of marine plywood
shall be between 6% and 14%.

5.3 Quality of surface appearance

On visual inspection the surface of panels after sanding shall not exceed the limits given in Table 2.

5.4 Manufacturing defects

Panels shall not contain any of the following manufacturing defects: open joints (e.g. core gaps,
overlaps and pleats, blisters, hollows, bumps and imprints), roughness (other than that due to the
irregular structure of the wood), sanding through, foreign particles, or defects in the edges of panels
(e.g. due to sanding, sawing, missing wood).
Glue penetration through to the surface shall only be allowed close to areas of permitted defects, up
to a maximum of 5% of the area of each outer ply.

5.5 Bonding quality

When tested in accordance with BS EN 314‑1, the bonding quality shall meet the requirements of
BS EN 314‑2:1993, Bonding Class 3. Minimum sampling frequency shall be one pair of glue‑lines
per every 2 000 pairs of glue‑lines produced, whatever the lay‑up of the panel, but not more than
one panel per batch. Test pieces shall be sampled from the selected panels in accordance with
BS EN 326‑1.

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The adhesive(s) used for bonding the plies shall be selected to ensure that the product meets these
bonding requirements.
NOTE 1 Examples of adhesive types that might be suitable include:

a)    a phenolic resin;

b)    a melamine–formaldehyde (amino) resin containing sufficient resorcinol (or other phenol); and

c)    pMDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate, isomers and homologues).

NOTE 2 Additives may be included only with the adhesive manufacturer’s written approval.

6 Marking and documentation

6.1 Marking
Panels shall be indelibly marked on the edge or back with the following information, in upper case, in
the order shown:
a) the number and date of this British Standard, i.e. BS 1088:2018,1 and the word “MARINE”;
b) the letters “PT” if there has been any application of preservative treatment;
c) the nominal panel thickness, in millimetres (mm);
d) the manufacturer’s name or identification mark;
e) the country of manufacture (alpha-2 code, in accordance with BS EN ISO 3166‑1);
f) identification of panel type, using the words either STANDARD or LIGHTWEIGHT; and
g) the name(s) of the predominant wood specie(s) according to BS EN 350, expressed as either the
four digit code or the common name.
NOTE An example is given in Annex A.

6.2 Documentation
The documentation for each consignment of panels shall include the information in 6.1, together with
a list of all the species used in their construction and details of any preservative treatment which has
been applied.
Test reports for 5.1 to 5.5 shall be retained by the manufacturer and made available to the
purchaser on request.
NOTE Where biocides are added during manufacture to improve resistance to bio-deterioration, the Biocidal
Regulation No. 528/2012 [2], Article 58, Clause 3, specifies the provision of the following accompanying
information:

a)   a statement that the treated article incorporates biocidal products;

b)   where substantiated, the biocidal property attributed to the treated article;

c)   the name of all active substances contained in the biocidal products;

d)   the name of all nanomaterials contained in the biocidal products, followed by the word “nano” in brackets; and

e)   any relevant instructions for use, including any precautions to be taken because of the biocidal products with
which a treated article was treated or which it incorporates.

1 Marking BS 1088:2018 on or in relation to a product represents a manufacturer’s declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or on behalf of
the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the claimant’s responsibility.
Such a declaration is not to be confused with third-party certification of conformity.

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Annex A (informative)
Example of marking
An example of marking is:
      BS 1088:2018, MARINE/PT/12MM/MFR/GB/LIGHTWEIGHT/GABOON
This marking indicates the plywood conforms to BS 1088:2018 and has the following characteristics:
a) preservative treatment (PT) applied;
b) nominal thickness of 12 mm;
c) manufacturer’s name or identification mark: MFR;
d) country of manufacture: Great Britain;
e) panel type: lightweight; and
f) timber species: gaboon.

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isolated lot of panels
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