Here’s What You
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Can Balsa be used in Structural applications?
No, Balsa is designed for use as a decorative, non-structural product.
What can Balsa be overlaid with?
Balsa can be digitally printed (Rawinkk), overlaid with timber veneer, vinyl, laminate and painted.
What fire rating does Balsa comply to?
Balsa/MDF composite panels have a Group 3 fire rating.
Is Balsa sourced from sustainable resource?
Yes, our Balsa is sourced from internationally certified plantations. Typically a tree takes 4 years to grow from seeding to harvesting.
What is the largest lightweight door size available?
As a standard option 2700 x 1800mm is our largest, however other sizes are available on request.
Is plywood available in sheets larger than 2400 x 1200?
Yes, we can supply sheets up to 3660 x 1220 (Falcata) and 3050 x 1530 (Birch)
How does Gen-Eco lightweight plywood compare to other timber based panels?
Imagine a cubic metre (100cm x 100cm x 100cm). Our Falcata plywood is 350m3, CD Radiata Plywood is 600m2 and MDF is 800m3
What is the surface of digital printing comparable to?
The surface has the same wear factors as melamine board making it ideal for ceiling beams and wall panels without the need for additional coating.