Using the most current Concrete Form MDO technology, our Crown 48 Hardwood combines a proven melamine resin MDO with a durable hardwood veneer.  This high resin content Melamine MDO is more alkaline resistant than traditional phenolic resin based concrete form MDO and produces a matte concrete finish.

Features & Benefits

Crown 48 Hardwood is constructed with high strength hardwood face and back veneer and Douglas fir inner plies.  The high resin content Melamine 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 5/8”, 11/16” and 3/4” thickness

  • APA Certified Panel
    Crown 48 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 panel than softwood options.

  • Melamine MDO
    Crown 48 is manufactured with a special Melamine MDO which stands up to high-alkaline concrete mixes better than traditional phenolic based concrete form MDO, providing a more durable panel.

  • 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 dark blue, aluminized, resin-rich alkyd edge seal.

  • Factory-Applied Release Agent
    Crown 48 panels come factory coated with Nox-Crete Form Coating, a high quality, water-based, chemically active release agent.

    See Care & Handling for more information

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

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

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 48 Hardwood is constructed with high strength hardwood face and back veneer and Douglas fir inner plies.  The high resin content Melamine 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 5/8”, 11/16” and 3/4” thickness

  • APA Certified Panel
    Crown 48 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 panel than softwood options.

  • Melamine MDO
    Crown 48 is manufactured with a special Melamine MDO which stands up to high-alkaline concrete mixes better than traditional phenolic based concrete form MDO, providing a more durable panel.

  • 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 dark blue, aluminized, resin-rich alkyd edge seal.

  • Factory-Applied Release Agent
    Crown 48 panels come factory coated with Nox-Crete Form Coating, a high quality, water-based, chemically active release agent.

    See Care & Handling for more information

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

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

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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USA – CROWN 48 H/W – OCT 2022