Professional Balsa Wood Sheets — 1" Thick | 96" x 48"

SPFX Supply's 1-inch thick balsa wood sheets are the heaviest-duty option in our breakaway wood lineup, ideal for constructing doors, walls, furniture, and large-scale breakaway props for film and television stunt sequences. At 96" x 48", these full-size sheets give your construction department maximum flexibility to cut and build custom props to spec.

Why Balsa Wood for Breakaway Props?

Balsa wood is the industry standard material for breakaway construction in film and TV. Its exceptionally low density means it fractures cleanly and predictably on impact, allowing actors to punch through walls, crash through doors, and smash furniture — all while keeping the stunt safe and controlled. Despite being lightweight, balsa wood reads as solid timber, drywall, or hardwood on camera.

Common Production Uses:

• Breakaway doors: Kick-ins, body slams, and forced entry scenes
• Breakaway walls: Crash-through stunts and explosion aftermath
• Breakaway furniture: Tables, chairs, shelving, and cabinetry for fight scenes
• Set construction: Structural elements designed to fracture on cue
• Custom props: Any item that needs to break apart safely on camera

Why SPFX Supply?

SPFX Supply is the largest supplier of balsa wood sheets in Canada. We source directly from balsa plantations around the world to maintain the highest quality and most consistent density for breakaway applications. We will beat any competitor's price on balsa wood (subject to terms and conditions).

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 96" x 48" x 1" thick
• Material: Premium plantation-sourced balsa wood
• Ships from: Toronto, ON — across Canada & the United States

Resources:
Product Safety Data Sheet (PDF)