What Is Plywood?
Plywood is an artificial board made of thinly peeled wood, one layer at a time, with the fibers perpendicular to each other and glued together.
Compared to solid wood, plywood is less expensive, absorbs less water, and is less susceptible to warping due to temperature and humidity.
Another feature of choosing plywood is the choice of prints such as wood grain and the ability to enhance sound insulation.
Disadvantages include concerns about sick building syndrome, allergies, and chemical odors caused by adhesives.
Plywood covered with sheets will require maintenance after 10 to 20 years, and replacement costs will be incurred.
Uses of Plywood
Plywood is used as a building material in a variety of locations.
- Regular plywood: Widely used, and there is no specification on where it is used
- Structural plywood: Used in areas where durability is required, such as under walls, floors, and roofs
- Plywood for concrete formwork: Used as weir boards when pouring concrete
- Decorative structural plywood: Plywood with decorative laminates applied to its surface or back
- Natural wood decorative plywood: Used for interior decoration and furniture
- Specially treated decorative plywood: Plywood with a printed wood grain pattern attached