Plywood is great for offering a foundation to your interiors. Plywood sheets are a must and are a kind of wood material made using thin sheets of veneer called plies. These plies are glued together in alternating right angles to create a cross-grain pattern, a pattern that reduces shrinkage and expansion.
Choosing the best plywood sheets can get confusing. There are many different choices, and each has its own set of perks and uses. You can get lost while making a decision. This blog aims to help you decide which plywood is correct for your structure.
Plywood is more versatile than solid wood.
That being said, here are the different types of plywood and their uses.
Marine Plywood
These plywood sheets are made using hardwood veneers and bonded with waterproof glue. As the name suggests, they are specifically used for projects that involve water exposure. They are also durable, so investing in marine plywood isn’t a bad idea.
Additionally, this plywood can withstand up to 72 hours in boiling water.
They are available in sizes 8x4 feet, 7x4 feet, and 6x4 feet, and the thicknesses are 6mm, 12mm, 16mm, 8mm, and 19mm.
Uses: This plywood is great for kitchens and bathrooms, flooring, and interior paneling.
Moisture Resistant (MR) Plywood
Plywood of the MR grade is made with a 100% hardwood core. They are popular as they offer durability and stability. They are strong and can carry additional loads. They can keep borers and fungi. Also, they have great weather resistance.
Some of the thicknesses these plywood sheets are available in are 8x4 feet, 7x4 feet, and 6x4 feet.
Uses: Kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, and shelves.
Gurjan Plywood
This is the strongest plywood and of the highest quality. Because of qualities like strength and durability, they enjoy preference. Its features include being resistant to termites and the ability to withstand heavy loads. Gurjan plywood is often used as marine plywood.
Uses: Cabinets and wardrobes.
Boiling Water Resistant (BWR) Plywood
This plywood is highly water resistant. Its capacity to resist water is higher than MR grade plywood. The core layer is treated with various toxicant chemicals with VPI technology, which makes this plywood resistant to termites.
Uses: Kitchen cabinets and furniture.
Calibrated Plywood
This type of plywood has uniform thickness and evenness. They have a smooth surface and allow for precision finishing. Calibrated plywood sheets are waterproof. This plywood has a higher capacity to hold nails and screws.
Uses: Modular furniture, kitchen, roofing, and flooring
Flexi Plywood
Flexi plywood, or flexible plywood, is so called because it can be bent without breaking. This plywood can adapt to practically any curved contour and still maintain its strength and stability. It can withstand normal wear and tear.
Uses: Modular kitchen cabinets and wardrobes.
Why Choose Dorby?
Dorby’s plywood sheets can last for up to 25 years and have a range of applications. They are resistant to moisture, water, boiling water, fungus, termites, and borers. We have gone sustainable by using eco-friendly methods to make our plywood. We are ISI certified.
We can give your structures the foundation that they deserve.
Conclusion
The right plywood is crucial for the intended structure. Now that you know the major types of plywood, its perks, and what they are used for, you can make a well-informed decision.
Dorby is an excellent choice for supporting structures. You can rest assured that once they have been installed, they will last for years, as you already know.
