Let’s be honest: it can be very hard to know exactly what grade or type of plywood is most adequate for any given type of construction project unless you are familiar with all the options at your disposal, including the labels on said types of plywood (which can be confusing). Some plywoods are lighter, cheaper, […]
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Types Of Plywood (A Buying Guide)
Plywood may seem like a straightforward material, but there are actually many variations of a seemingly simple wood board, that so worth doing some research to ensure that you’re buying the right type. When looking at different types of plywood, it’s important to understand the differences in size, ply, and other factors, as certain types […]
What Is Rot Resistant Wood?
Choose Rot Resistant Wood for Your Project Some species of wood are naturally rot resistant due to complex chemical compounds that they evolved to protect themselves against decay. Well-known domestic examples include cedar, redwood, old-growth cypress, mulberry, yew, osage orange, and black locust. Tropical wood examples include ipe, lignumvitae, purpleheart, and old-growth teak. Unfortunately, these […]
What Is Marine Grade Plywood?
When it comes to building certain types of durable structures like boats and decks, regular plywood often isn’t the best option. Marine-grade plywood is a sturdier, higher-quality material made of Western Larch or Douglas-fir that is not treated with chemicals. This type of wood’s thin sheets of veneer (plies) are usually set up perpendicularly as […]
Top Uses For Pyro-Guard® Plywood
PyroGuard Plywood is a specially designed fire-retardant plywood building material specifically created for interior building applications. It is pressure-impregnated and fire-retardant making it an ideal product for any application that requires building materials that are high-heat and fire retardant. In this post, find out more about the benefits of fire-retardant wood and discover the top […]
The Complete Guide To Fire Retardant Wood
Meeting building fire codes, especially for buildings in high-density areas, is one of the most crucial steps in completing the building construction process. To improve overall building safety and ensuring building codes are being met, contractors are increasing their use of fire retardant wood for projects. What Is Fire Retardant Wood? Fire-retardant wood has been […]
