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HIGHWAY® HDO

SIGN BOARD

Product Description:

Highway HDO® is a premium, high durability, long lasting HDO plywood, prepped for reflective film or paint for Federal & State highway, state, county, municipal and commercial signage.

Panel Construction & Moisture Resistance:

Highway® HDO is constructed of premium, High Density Overlaid, hardwood faced plywood with Douglas Fir inner plys. It is produced with a 2 Step layup with limited core voids. Standard and Texas cores are available. Highway® HDO has a waterproof glue bond and meets APA PS 1-07 specifications. All Olympic products are made in the USA.

Features and Benefits:

• Buff Highway® HDO is Reflective film or paint ready.

• Non-standard Texas DMS 7100 & Illinois T-7-2006 are available.

• Extremely durable with long life.

• Exceptional weatherability.

• High strength, light weight.

• Waterproof bond for water/high humidity resistance.

• High Face/Edge screwholding.

• Very low Formaldehyde - meets proposed CARB requirements.

Working Faces/Treatment:

Highway® HDO is available with 2 working faces only. Working faces are available in natural (buff) and black colors. Natural HDO is ready for paint or film. For best results, see finishing instructions. Black HDO requires chemical prep before finishing. Contact OPP for instructions.

Working Edges/Treatment:

• Edges are factory sawn, without edge treatment.

• Seal all edges using clear/pigmented Pre-Form by Nox-Crete or equivalent. Per-Form can not be over coated.

Applications:

• Exterior signage with reflective films or paint.

• Pallets, bins, totes, crates & reels & tank stock.

• Pattern & die stock; Marine components; Military tables & cases.

• Slides, chutes, decks & conveyor plates.

• Industrial doors, ducts, hoods & barricades.

Limitations:

Do not exceed shelving span table design limitations. Black Highway must be chemically prepped before paint/film is applied. Buff Highway must be prepped before it is laminated with reflective film & edge sealed or primed, top coated & edge sealed for exterior exposure.

Thicknesses & Sizes:

Highway® HDO is available in 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4” & 1” thicknesses.

Standard panel sizes are 4’ X 8’ & 10’ only. 10’ Highway is available with a fir face only. Non standard thicknesses meeting volume requirements are available.

Technical Data Applicable Standards All panels are manufactured by Olympic Panel Products per Product Standard PS1-07. This standard is available at www.apawood.org.

Physical Properties1 3/8” to 1/2” 5/8” to 1” Modulus of Rupture2,3 6,900 psi 6,800 psi Modulus of Elasticity2,3 846,890 psi 892,720 psi Lineal Expansion2,3 .045% .056% Thickness Swell 3.4% 3.4% Water Absorption (24 Hours) 6.0% 6.0% Internal Bond2 173 psi 185 psi Shelf Stiffness EI ASTM D-3043 C 68,280 lb-in2/ft6 602,180 lb-in2/ft6 Shelf Bending FbS ASTM D-3043 C 1,625 lb-in/ft6 6,420 lb-in/ft6 Face Screw holding2 414 lbs 432 lbs Edge Screw holding2 Not Applicable 418 lbs Moisture Content2 ASTM D-1037 6-9% 6-9% Specific Gravity2 ASTM D-1037 .572 .592 Density2 ASTM D-1037 35.6 lbs/ft3 36.9 lbs/ft3 Flame Spread ASTM E-84 76 – 2005 76 – 2005 Smoke Developed ASTM E-84 25 – 2705 25 – 2705 Flame/Smoke spread rating E-84 Class C Formaldehyde level E-1333 < 0.01 parts/million

Panel Tolerances2 3/8” to 3/4” 1” & greater Thickness Tolerance +/- 1/32” (.031”) +/- 5%

Length & Width Tolerance +0, -1/16” (.062”) +0, -1/16” (.062”)

Squareness 1/16” (.062”) 1/16” (.062”)

Straightness 1/16” (.062”) 1/16” (.062”) 15 Panel Average. Product averages vary for individual thicknesses, consult sales or technical staff for exact properties 2All tolerances and specifications apply at the time of manufacture.

2ANSI 208.1 test result 3Calculations based on test averages of along and across grain 4Shelving physical properties based on limited 5 panel average. See web site for load table 5Flame and Smoke spread properties based on engineering calculations 6Shelving stiffness/bending properties are based on a limited 5 panel average

Weatherability

EMMAQUA* Outdoor Accelerated Weathering Test Simulates 3.4 years in Florida and 2.9 years in Arizona

Test CHALK

UNWSH

COLOR

CHNGE

UNWSH

CRACK

UNWSH

BLIST

UNWSH

CHECK

UNWSH

ASTM # D 4214-

D1729-96 (2003)

D661-93 (2000) D 714-02 D660-93

(2000) Reflective

Film Applied

None None None None None

*Equatorial Mount with Mirrors for Acceleration with Water CHALK UNWSH = Chalking, Unwashed Area: ASTM D 4214-97 - Test Methods for Evaluating Degree of Chalking of Exterior Paint Films (Method A/Cloth Method) COLOR CHNGE UNWSH = Visual Color, Unwashed Area: ASTM D1729-96 (2003) - Practice for Visual Appraisal of Color and Color Difference of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials CRACK UNWSH = Cracking, Unwashed Area: ASTM D661-93 (2000) - Method for Evaluating Degree of Cracking of Exterior Paints BLIST UNWSH = Blistering, Unwashed Area: ASTM D 714-02 - Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints CHECK UNWSH = Check, Unwashed Area: ASTM D660-93 (2000) - Method for Evaluating Degree of Checking of Exterior Paints

Product Grade Standard products are shipped 100% on grade, unless specified otherwise. Special products are shipped allowing up to 10% total Good One Side (G1S) and/or Shop, identified & priced separately.

Shipments of G1S and shop only may be available. Check with sales.

Standard Packaging:

Thickness Highway® HDO Average* Weight lbs/SF

Highway® HDO Average* Weight lbs/panel

Pieces per Unit

3/8” 1.310 41.9 88 1/2” 1.640 52.5 66 5/8” 2.010 64.3 50 3/4” 2.390 76.5 44 1” 3.250 104.0 33

• Buff HDO is reflective film or paint ready

• Texas DMS 7100 & Illinois T-7-2006 available

• Extremely durable with long life

• Exceptional weatherability

• High strength, light weight

• Waterproof bond = water/humidity resistance

• High Face/Edge screwholding

Average product weights may vary +/- 10% http://www.apawood.org/

Highway® HDO Shelving Load Span Table Table 1 - Face Grain Across Supports - Multiple Spans1 Panel v276

1/2" 5/8" 3/4" Span1 l/240 l/180 l/240 l/180 l/240 l/180 4" 1,899 1,899 2,340 2,340 2,870 2,870 8" 730 730 900 900 1,104 1,104 12" 414 414 557 557 683 683 16" 233 233 367 367 495 495

19.2" 155 162 255 255 405 405 24" 80 104 163 163 307 307 30" 41 54 85 104 170 196 32" 33 44 70 92 141 173 36" 23 31 49 66 100 133 40" 22 36 48 73 98 48" 24 32 49 65 60" 24 32

Table 2 - Face Grain Parallel to Supports - Multiple Spans1 Panel v276 1/2" 5/8" 3/4"

Span1 l/240 l/180 l/240 l/180 l/240 l/180 4" 1,457 1,457 1,811 1,811 2,208 2,208 8" 560 560 696 696 849 849 12" 307 307 431 431 526 526 16" 173 173 289 289 381 381

19.2" 111 120 201 201 312 312 24" 55 74 128 128 230 230 30" 28 37 82 82 129 147 32" 23 30 71 72 106 129 36" 21 50 57 74 99 40" 36 46 54 72 48" 24 32 35 47 Table 3 - Face Grain Across Supports - Single Spans2 Panel v276

1/2" 5/8" 3/4" Span2 l/240 l/180 l/240 l/180 l/240 l/180 4" 2,374 2,374 2,926 2,926 3,588 3,588 8" 913 913 1125 1125 1,380 1,380 12" 307 410 609 652 854 854 16" 125 167 257 343 507 619

19.2" 71 94 147 197 296 394 24" 35 47 74 99 151 202 30" 23 37 50 77 102 32" 31 41 63 84 36" 21 28 44 59 40" 20 32 42 48" 21 28

Table 4 - Face Grain Parallel to Supports - Single Spans2 Panel v276 1/2" 5/8" 3/4"

Span2 l/240 l/180 l/240 l/180 l/240 l/180 4" 1,822 1,822 2,263 2,263 2,760 2,760 8" 690 690 870 870 1,062 1,062 12" 221 295 514 514 657 657 16" 87 116 270 289 395 476

19.2" 48 64 152 201 224 299 24" 24 32 75 100 112 149 30" 37 50 56 74 32" 30 41 46 61 36" 21 28 32 42 40" 20 23 30

Maximum allowable loads are psf. Uniform loading is assumed. Loads are for dry conditions.

For wet conditions, reduce loads approximately 25%. Inquire for precise data. Basic allowable stresses (bending F b and shear F s ) increase 15% for shelving use per the APA experience factor. Pallet design normally is based on higher allowable loads than given. NOTES: 1Spans are center-to-center of supports. 2 Span is out-to-out of supports. Allow for 1-1/2” supports on each end.

Highway® HDO Finishing Instructions Buff HDO: For best results, clean surface, remove contaminants and lightly abrade with 150/200 grit sandpaper Remove sanding dust with a tack rag. Use 3M Scotchlite 680-10 or equivalent. Do not use Gerber Quantum 2000 white reflective film. Test tapes & paints for adhesion.

Black HDO: requires chemical prep. Contact OPP for instructions.

General: When fast-drying primers are desired, oil/alkyd types are recommended. Interior grade paints, water base vinyl-acrylic, solvent based alkyd flat or alkyd solid color stains are not recommended.

1. Coating System: Use a high quality exterior industrial enamel:

A. Water Based: All-Acrylic semi-gloss or gloss enamel system or.

B. Solvent Based: Industrial semi-gloss or gloss enamel system.

C. Sign Chromatic Based: Semi- gloss or gloss system.

Application: Follow overcoat recommendations. Use good painting practices. Perform a tape pull test (ASTM D3359) before lettering.

2. Prime Coat: For good performance, 2 coats of primer should yield about 1 mil dry film thickness. Latex primers are recommended.

Follow the spreading rate recommended by the manufacturer.

3. Top Coat: Once properly primed, panels must be top-coated with 2 coats of a variety of finishes, including solvent-thinned and water-thinned paints and enamels. Both primer and topcoat should be obtained from the same manufacturer to ensure compatibility.

Follow the manufacturer's application instructions. Do not apply automotive primers and enamels, lacquer undercoats and topcoats directly to overlaid plywood.

4. Edge Coating: Seal all edges using clear/pigmented Pre-Form by Nox-Crete or equivalent. Per-Form can not be over coated.

Suitability for Use and Warranty Nothing herein constitutes a warranty express or implied, include-ing any warranty of merchantability or fitness for use, nor is protection from any law or patent to be inferred. The exclusive remedy for all claims is replacement of materials. Contact the sales office for a copy of the complete Olympic Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Warehouse Storage and Handling

• Store in a dry, clean, well-ventilated area indoors.

• Avoid temperatures and moisture extremes. Allow panels to equalize for 72 hours or more before use.

• Pieces must not be stored in contact with the ground.

• Limit the stacking height to four or five units. Separate units with clean, dry spacers of uniform thickness, aligned carefully. Use three spacers for panels 8’ long, four or five spacers for longer panels.

Environmental Impact Olympic Panel produces overlaid plywood from veneer peeled at the Olympic plant and from purchased veneer. All veneer and plywood panels are produced in accordance with the following principals:

• Logs originate in sustainable, secondary growth forests which are managed according to Federal and State laws and regulations.

• Olympic Panel uses energy efficient, environmental control technol-ogy to reduce emissions below federal and state guidelines.

• Olympic Panel uses process by-products to produce energy.

• Olympic’s products are renewable, biodegradable and recyclable.

Warnings This product contains 0.01 parts/million of residual formaldehyde from manufacturing. This product will generate wood dust from sawing, sanding, or shaping. Material Safety Data Sheets are available on Olympic’s Web site at www.olypanel.com and upon request. Structural panels (PS-1) are exempt from California Air Resources Board regul-ations, however, this product is below CARB requirements for all uses.

Sign Board

• Highway® HDO - Premium sign panel, prepped for reflective film.

• SignReady UV™ - Prefinished, high gloss, paint/vinyl letter ready, 5 yr limited warranty.

• Pre-finished UV™ - Prefinished, satin gloss, paint/vinyl letter ready, 2 yr limited warranty.

• Signal® MDO - Two Step®, hardwood faced, tightly laid core, ideal for cutout letters.

• Pre-Primed MDO – Exclusive, primed overlay, Two Step®.

• Crezon®/Two Step® MDO - Premium paint grade.

• Guardian® MDO - Standard paint grade.

Olympic Panel Technical/Sales Information 204 East Railroad Avenue; Shelton, WA 98584 Sales phone: 800-782-7265 Sales Fax: 360-432-5081 www.olypanel.com

Olympic Panel Products LLC and Olympic Panel are registered trademarks of Olympic Panel Products LLC.

© 2007 Olympic Panel Products LLC.

All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Effective: 11/2007; Replaces: 8/2007 http://www.olypanel.com/ http://www.olypanel.com/