Higher-Strength Formply for Demanding Formwork
F22 Formwork Plywood is structural formwork plywood with a higher stress grade than F17 — the 'F22' indicates greater bending strength — finished with a high-density phenolic film overlay on both faces and bonded with a durable Type A (exterior) phenolic bond. Often built from a mix of hardwood and birch veneers, it offers an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, making it easier to handle for its capacity and well suited to repeated, demanding use. That extra strength makes F22 a versatile, cost-effective choice across system formwork, tableforms, shutters and columns, where higher loads, wider support spacing or more pours are involved. Like all formply, it is made to AS 6669 and specified by surface class, stress grade and bond — and with the right surface class and good formwork practice it delivers a quality off-form finish, pour after pour.
Why Choose F22 Formwork Plywood
Technical Specifications
Product
Structural formwork plywood (formply)
Standard
AS 6669 (structural formwork plywood)
Stress grade
F22 (higher strength; F = bending strength in MPa)
Face
High-density phenolic film overlay, both faces
Core
Hardwood / birch veneers (high strength-to-weight)
Bond
Type A (exterior) phenolic bond
Surface class
Per AS 3610 (off-form finish with good practice)
Common sizes
2400 x 1200 mm and 1800 x 1200 mm; common thicknesses
Typical uses
Tableforms, shutters, columns, system & conventional formwork
Where F22 Formwork Plywood Performs Best
System formwork and tableforms.
Column and shutter forms.
Conventional formwork under higher loads or wider support spacing.
Jobs needing more pours and more demanding re-use than F17.
Commercial and civil concrete construction.
Off-form and architectural finishes (surface class per AS 3610).
Working With and Re-Using F22 Formwork Plywood
F22 Formwork Plywood is cut and fixed with standard tools; seal freshly cut edges with a suitable edge sealer to keep moisture out of the core. Support sheets at the spacing the formwork design requires for the load and finish, fix securely, and follow safe-work and formwork design requirements. Its higher strength can allow wider support spacing than F17 on some jobs — but that, too, must come from the formwork design. To maximise re-use, clean the face after stripping, apply a suitable release agent, avoid impact damage, re-seal damaged edges and store sheets flat, supported and protected from the weather. Inspect before re-use and retire sheets that are delaminating or badly damaged.
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F22 Formwork Plywood Standards & Specifying
F22 Formwork Plywood is made to AS 6669 (Plywood — Formwork) and is specified by surface class, stress grade and bond. The F22 grade indicates higher bending strength than F17, the surface class relates to the off-form finish under AS 3610, and the A-bond is the durable exterior phenolic glue line. Whether F22 lets you widen support spacing or carry higher loads on a given job depends on the formwork design, so always work to that design and the manufacturer’s data. Our team can help you decide between F17, F22 and F27 for your loads, re-use and finish requirements.
Get Your Free QuoteOrdering F22 Formwork Plywood from JVS Timber
The easiest way to order F22 Formwork Plywood is to tell us what your formwork design and schedule call for — the grade, size, thickness and quantities — and let our team match the product to it and confirm current stock. Because we supply the whole formwork range, you can also coordinate the rest of the package in the same order: the form face (F17, F22 or F27 formply) and the supporting structure (Formwork LVL E12 bearers and joists) together, from one supplier, with a single point of contact and delivery Australia-wide. Ordering everything together helps keep your formwork job moving — fewer suppliers to chase, coordinated delivery to site, and a team that can advise on grades, sizes and quantities so you order the right amount with minimal waste. If you are unsure which grade or size best suits your loads, re-use and finish, just describe the job and we will recommend the most cost-effective option.
Get Your Free QuoteSustainable & Ethically Sourced
F22 Formwork Plywood is designed for demanding re-use, and its strength and durable phenolic face help it deliver many pours — economical and sustainable. JVS Timber supplies it made to AS 6669 and compliant with Australian industry standards. Sealing edges, cleaning down and storing sheets well extends their working life further.
Get Your Free QuoteF22 Formwork Plywood Sizes & Availability
JVS Timber supplies F22 Formwork Plywood in the common sheet sizes — typically 2400 x 1200 mm and 1800 x 1200 mm — in common thicknesses. Whether you need a few sheets or bulk formply for a system formwork job, our team can confirm current stock, sizes, surface class and competitive trade pricing, delivered Australia-wide.
Get Your Free QuoteF22 Formwork Plywood — Frequently Asked Questions
Choose F22 when the job involves higher loads, wider support spacing or more demanding, repeated use — such as tableforms, shutters, columns and system formwork. F17 remains the general-purpose choice for most everyday formwork.