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Plywood is the product of the earliest wood engineering, so can be considered the original lumber sheet material. This material is efficiently produced, so is very inexpensive lumber product.
Properties
•Ply is manufactured from sheets of cross-laminated wood veneer which are pressure bond under heat with waterproof resin adhesive.
•Ply is very strong against impact, lightweight and easy to work with using conventional tools and machines.
•It is also highly stable when exposed to moisture, usually reverting to its original thickness when dry.
•It is rated for internal or external use depending on the veneer, glue or treatment.
Use and Maintenance
•Traditionally, plywood has been used as structural, decking or framing material.
•Ply can be sawed, sanded, drilled, nailed, glued and finished and used for shelving, furniture and paneling.
•Ply should be sealed on all sides to prolong life: use paint, stain or varnish.
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