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These are wood panels normally made in 8foot by 4foot sizes.
These are made by laminating wood in thin layers (normally 3 millimetres each ply) The will be cross layered to add strength. Sizes normally are quarter in thing panels, half inch panels 3-quater inch and inch panels. They can be made in Shutter quality which is a rough finish using where finish is not important. They also make in furniture grade where the finish will have a a final layer which is made of a high quality wood that is right make furniture out of. They also make a grade called "Marine ply" which is again high standard and is water proof.
Plywood is a type of thin pieces of wooden board that is glued and pressed together. Plywood is used to build homes and furniture.
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Is plywood strong?
plywood is very strong, it is used for floorboarding houses.
What does PLYWOOD stand for?
Plywood is manufactured from thin sheets of wood. Where as PLY means layer of Material. Hence LAYER(s) OF WOOD = PLYWOOD
Why is plywood used for boats?
Plywood is strong and light, easily worked and fastened.
Is marine plywood the same as plywood?
No, it is treated and manufactured under much higher pressure, free of voids, and will cost even more than exterior plywood, which is costlier than "regular" plywood.Marine plywood is good enough for boat building . But regular plywood can only be used for furniture , decoration .
When was plywood first developed?
Plywood was first developed in 1905 in St. John, Oregon. Plywood comes in different grades depending on the quality of surfaces and the type of adhesive.
