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A-A plywood is a sanded panel with A-grade veneer on both the face and the back under the PS 1 veneer grades. A veneer is smooth and paintable, and only neat, parallel-to-grain repairs are allowed, so both sides present a finished surface.
Against A-B, the difference is the back: A-B allows a B veneer with tight knots and circular plugs on one side. Against the sheathing grades (CDX, BCX, ACX), A-A is a finish panel, not a structural sheathing product.
In packaging, A-A is only worth specifying when both sides of the panel will be seen, such as display crates, cases opened at a trade show, or panels printed on both faces.
What to Look For When Buying
- A-A on the panel trademark with PS 1 and the bond classification
- Smooth, sanded faces on both sides with neat repairs only
- Exterior or Exposure 1 bond if the crate will see moisture
- Flatness and edge voids on the sample panels
Ideal For
- Display crates with both faces on show
- Cases printed or painted on both sides
- Presentation and exhibit packaging
Not Recommended For
- Standard crate sheathing or pallet decks
Buying Tips
- Specify A-A only when both faces are visible
- Choose A-B or A-C when one face is hidden inside the crate
- Check the bond classification against the shipping route
What buyers pay
$24.00estimate per unit
Estimate: fewer than 5 listings of this grade, so this figure is modeled from the producer price index, not read from listings. Lumber prices by grade and state