The Crown 44 brand has had proven success for over 50 years in the North American market. Our Hardwood version of this panel is ideal for applications that require a smoother pouring surface and higher panel reusability than a softwood alternative.
Features & Benefits
Crown 44 Hardwood is constructed with high strength hardwood face and back veneer and Douglas fir inner plies. The high resin content MDO is applied in a one-step process. All adhesives used are fully waterproof phenolic resins that meet APA exterior glue bond standards.
Available in 48” x 96” and 24” x 96” in 1/2“ to 1-1/8” thickness
APA Certified Panel
Crown 44 Hardwood panels are engineered to be Struc-1 equivalent and meet or exceed APA’s PS 1-09 for MDO Concrete Form.Hardwood Face and Back
A durable hardwood veneer is used for the face and back providing a smoother pouring surface and a more durable working face than softwood options.Hi-Flow MDO Available
Crown 44 Hardwood panels are also available with Hi-Flow MDO. The higher resin content can help ensure you get the most out of your Crown 44 Hardwood panels.
Two Piece Inner Plies
Our two piece, Douglas fir inner ply construction method is engineered to provide a more solid panel that can better stand up to job site wear and tear.Multi-Layer Edge Protection
For additional moisture protection, all panels are edge puttied then coated with a silver, aluminized, resin-rich alkyd edge seal.Factory-Applied Release Agent
Crown 44 panels come factory coated with Nox-Crete Form Coating, a high quality, water-based, chemically active release agent.
Load-Span Tables
Allowable pressure (psf) for the indicated deflection limits for indicated thickness – Wet Conditions
| Span | 5/8″ | 11/16″ | 3/4″ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | |
| 8″ | 1955 | 1955 | 2055 | 2055 | 2230 | 2230 |
| 12″ | 1045 | 780 | 1255 | 945 | 1380 | 1045 |
| 16″ | 475 | 355 | 585 | 440 | 665 | 495 |
| 19.2″ | 280 | 210 | 350 | 265 | 405 | 300 |
| 24″ | 145 | 110 | 185 | 140 | 215 | 160 |
|
8′ Perpendicular to supports |
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| Span | 5/8″ | 11/16″ | 3/4″ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | |
| 8″ | 1305 | 1305 | 1515 | 1515 | 1655 | 1655 |
| 12″ | 805 | 605 | 940 | 815 | 1025 | 1025 |
| 16″ | 340 | 255 | 465 | 350 | 605 | 455 |
| 19.2″ | 240 | 180 | 300 | 250 | 375 | 325 |
| 24″ | 120 | – | 170 | 125 | 225 | 170 |
|
8′ Parallel to supports |
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Note: Applicable for plywood across two or more spans, and on supports at least 1.5″ wide
Load Tables developed by APA: The Engineered Wood Association
Features & Benefits
Crown 44 Hardwood is constructed with high strength hardwood face and back veneer and Douglas fir inner plies. The high resin content MDO is applied in a one-step process. All adhesives used are fully waterproof phenolic resins that meet APA exterior glue bond standards.
Available in 48” x 96” and 24” x 96” in 1/2“ to 1-1/8” thickness
APA Certified Panel
Crown 44 Hardwood panels are engineered to be Struc-1 equivalent and meet or exceed APA’s PS 1-09 for MDO Concrete Form.Hardwood Face and Back
A durable hardwood veneer is used for the face and back providing a smoother pouring surface and a more durable working face than softwood options.Hi-Flow MDO Available
Crown 44 Hardwood panels are also available with Hi-Flow MDO. The higher resin content can help ensure you get the most out of your Crown 44 hardwood panels.
Two Piece Inner Plies
Our two piece, Douglas fir inner ply construction method is engineered to provide a more solid panel that can better stand up to job site wear and tear.Multi-Layer Edge Protection
For additional moisture protection, all panels are edge puttied then coated with a silver, aluminized, resin-rich alkyd edge seal.Factory-Applied Release Agent
Crown 44 panels come factory coated with Nox-Crete Form Coating, a high quality, water-based, chemically active release agent.
Load-Span Tables
Allowable pressure (psf) for the indicated deflection limits for indicated thickness – Wet Conditions
| Span | 5/8″ | 11/16″ | 3/4″ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | |
| 8″ | 1955 | 1955 | 2055 | 2055 | 2230 | 2230 |
| 12″ | 1045 | 780 | 1255 | 945 | 1380 | 1045 |
| 16″ | 475 | 355 | 585 | 440 | 665 | 495 |
| 19.2″ | 280 | 210 | 350 | 265 | 405 | 300 |
| 24″ | 145 | 110 | 185 | 140 | 215 | 160 |
|
8′ Perpendicular to supports |
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| Span | 5/8″ | 11/16″ | 3/4″ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | L/270 | L/360 | |
| 8″ | 1305 | 1305 | 1515 | 1515 | 1655 | 1655 |
| 12″ | 805 | 605 | 940 | 815 | 1025 | 1025 |
| 16″ | 340 | 255 | 465 | 350 | 605 | 455 |
| 19.2″ | 240 | 180 | 300 | 250 | 375 | 325 |
| 24″ | 120 | – | 170 | 125 | 225 | 170 |
|
8′ Parallel to supports |
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Note: Applicable for plywood across two or more spans, and on supports at least 1.5″ wide
Load Tables developed by APA: The Engineered Wood Association
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