Chilean Exports

Chilean Plywood Press

The focus of our Chilean operations is direct container load shipments from Chile to the foreign port of import. Chile is one of the world's most important manufacturing countries of Radiata pine plywood & decorative siding. Chile's manufacturing output exceeds local demand making them dependent on export sales to support the large volumes of plywood production.

The Radiata pine forests of Chile are managed to provide the very best yield of high grade veneers. This is done through pruning of the trees at different heights, which produces logs that are virtually free of knots. Using logs that have very few knots produces a beautiful panel that has very clean faces and few core voids within the cross-bands. The mills in Chile have been in operation for over 70 years, providing the experience necessary to supply products that are of the highest quality and the service you expect from veteran suppliers. You can trust Putnam Lumber to handle your Chilean import orders with supply of quality plywood products at competitive prices. The main product categories we supply from Chile are below.

Chilean Plywood Press

Radiata Pine Plywood & Siding

Putnam Lumber ships full container loads of Radiata pine plywood & siding from Chile directly to our clients. The exterior plywood & siding is a product manufactured with rotary cut layers of pine bonded with phenolic adhesive. The face of the panel is repaired and sanded smooth. The direction of the fiber in one layer is perpendicular to the direction of the fiber in the upper and lower layers, making it more resistant than solid wood. The plywood is certified and complies with structural functions.

Pressure Treated Plywood & Siding

Exterior plywood & siding can be ordered untreated or pressure treated. The treatment chemical used is MCA, which is manufactured in the USA and is the same chemical used for exterior applications in the US domestic market. After the panel is treated, it is carefully stacked with spacers between each panel and placed in a kiln for drying after treatment (KDAT). This drying process is an extra step that returns the moisture content to the same level prior to treatment and improves the performance of the panel on the jobsite.

Pressure Treated Radiata Pine T1-11 Siding
Pressure Treated Radiata Pine T1-11 Siding
Pressure Treated Radiata Pine T1-11 Siding
Export Packaging

Siding is carefully packaged for transport in container with minimal damage. All four sides of the bundle are covered to protect the entire bundle during loading, ocean transit, and unloading.

Radiata Pine Siding Export Packaging
Radiata Pine Siding Export Packaging
Radiata Pine Siding Export Packaging
Adhesives

Formaldehyde-Phenol Resins are used as adhesive, which comply with the OUTDOOR category (Water and Boil Proof) of European standard EN 314-1/2:1993. The adhesive is capable of withstanding the most severe conditions of exposure in environments with a high level of humidity without deteriorating.

Certification

All grade marked panels are produced and edge stamped as per the US Department of Commerce Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-09, Structural Plywood in compliance with ISO/IEC Standard 17020 and 17025 accredited through IAS. The certification programs are accredited by ANSI for ISO/IEC 17065. The manufacturer has satisfied the requirements for certification outlined in the TP Inspection Procedure - Structural-use Panels.

Premium_T1-11_Siding

Premium Grade Radiata Pine Plywood Siding

T1-11 Groove Decorative Siding is manufactured with foliated veneers and bonded with phenolic adhesives. Manufactured according to PS 1-09 standards, Premium grade face veneer with no more than 6 wood patches and no synthetic repairs. Pre-sanded and ready to apply finish. Ideal for paneling, walls, and ceilings with a quick and simple installation, perfect fit due to its tongue and groove shiplap system.

Grooving Options

T1-11 Siding can be grooved with 2 inch, 4 inch, or 8 inch on-center grooves.

Premium Radiata Pine T1-11 Siding
Premium Radiata Pine T1-11 Siding
Premium Radiata Pine T1-11 Siding
Nominal
Imperial
Actual
Imperial
Actual
Metric
Number
of Plies
Standard
Pack Sizes
3/8" 4'x8'
1/2" 4'x8'
5/8" 4'x8'
3/4" 4'x8'
11/32" 4'x8'
15/32" 4'x8'
9/16" 4'x8'
23/32" 4'x8'
9 mm 1.22x2.44 m
12 mm 1.22x2.44 m
14 mm 1.22x2.44 m
18 mm 1.22x2.44 m
5
5
5
7
108 pieces
80 pieces
70 pieces
55 pieces
Chilean Beaded Pine Plywood

Premium Grade Radiata Pine Beaded Plywood

Beaded Decorative Plywood is manufactured with foliated veneers and bonded with phenolic adhesives. Manufactured according to PS 1-09 standards, Premium grade face veneer with no more than 6 wood patches and no synthetic repairs. Pre-sanded and ready to apply finish. Ideal for paneling and ceilings with a quick and simple installation, perfect fit due to its shiplap edge groove system.

Grooving Options

Beaded Plywood can be grooved with 1.6 inch, 2 inch, or 3.5 inch on-center beaded grooves.

Nominal
Imperial
Actual
Imperial
Actual
Metric
Number
of Plies
Standard
Pack Sizes
5/32" 4'x8'
1/4" 4'x8'
3/8" 4'x8'
5/32" 4'x8'
7.6/32" 4'x8'
11/32" 4'x8'
4 mm 1.22x2.44 m
6 mm 1.22x2.44 m
9 mm 1.22x2.44 m
3
3
5
248 pieces
150 pieces
108 pieces
Chilean BCX Radiata Pine Plywood

BCX Sanded Radiata Pine Plywood

BCX plywood is a beautiful pine panel where a strong, beautiful, and smooth panel is needed. Manufactured according to PS 1-09 standards. Easy to work with conventional wood tools. Its internal structure has more solidity and mechanical resistance, superior dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, minimal swelling, and high tolerance to the corrosive action of weather.

Nominal
Imperial
Actual
Imperial
Actual
Metric
Number
of Plies
Standard
Pack Sizes
5/32" 4'x8'
6/32" 4'x8'
7/32" 4'x8'
1/4" 4'x8'
3/8" 4'x8'
1/2" 4'x8'
5/8" 4'x8'
3/4" 4'x8'
5/32" 4'x8'
6.6/32" 4'x8'
7/32" 4'x8'
1/4" 4'x8'
11/32" 4'x8'
15/32" 4'x8'
19/32" 4'x8'
23/32" 4'x8'
4 mm 1.22x2.44 m
4.8 mm 1.22x2.44 m
5.2 mm 1.22x2.44 m
6 mm 1.22x2.44 m
9 mm 1.22x2.44 m
12 mm 1.22x2.44 m
15 mm 1.22x2.44 m
18 mm 1.22x2.44 m
3
3
3
3
5
5
7
7
240 pieces
195 pieces
180 pieces
150 pieces
108 pieces
80 pieces
63 pieces
55 pieces