Hardwood plywood is generally used for finer applications such
as wall panels and furniture construction. Hardwood plywood has several
advantages:
Renewable Resource -
natural product from a renewable resource.
Beautiful - preferred
because of its warmth and natural markings.
Strength - unique
cross-layered structure makes it pound for pound, stronger than steel.
Efficiency - uses more of
the log than lumber.
Versatility - can be bent
and formed to meet various sizes and shapes.
Durability - long-lasting
and good resistance to damage.
Softwood plywood is generally used
for construction and structural purposes. Softwood plywood is assembled with
woods from evergreen, or needle bearing coniferous trees, such as pine, spruce
or fir.
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consistent quality
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Species
We offer many popular species of hardwood lumber. If you require something special, be sure to contact us so we can assist you.
Thickness/Width/Length
Hardwood plywood can be made in many dimensions. The standard
sizes are listed below:
Thickness
1/8" (3 mm)
1/4" (5.2 mm)
1/2" (12 mm)
3/4" (18 mm)
1" (limited quantities)
Width
48"
60"
Length
72"
96"
144"
192"
Core
Panels made with the various core types offer special
attributes. The most common cores available are:
Veneer Core
Lumber Core
MDF Core
Particleboard Core
(For a comparison of core
properties and samples, click the links to
review additional information).
Type
We offer most of the standard types (glue bond moisture
resistance):
Technical Type
Type I
Type II
(For additional information about plywood types, click this link.)
Plywood Grades
The term "grade" may refer to a veneer grade or a
panel grade.
Veneer grades define veneer appearance in terms of natural un-repaired growth characteristics and allowable number and size of repairs that may be made during manufacture. The highest quality veneer is "A" and the lowest is "E." The minimum grade of veneer permitted in Exterior plywood is "C." "D" grade veneer is used only in panels intended for interior use or for applications protected form permanent exposure to the weather.
(For additional information about commonly used terms in plywood grades, click this link.)
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