The hardwood plywood family of products includes panel products constructed with core material made from: veneer (softwood or hardwood, which may be of a different species than the panel face), lumber, medium density fiberboard (MDF), particleboard, other composite panels, or any combination of these core materials. Panels made with the various core types may differ from one another with respect to certain properties such as flatness, dimensional stability, screwholding ability, bending strength, and visual edge quality. The relative importance of specific properties in a particular application of the product help determine the appropriate core type that should be used. Be sure to discuss your product needs with your supplier so that they can suggest an appropriate panel for your particular use.
The following figures represent typical hardwood plywood :
Environmental Investment It is a natural product made from a renewable resource. Therefore, it is one of the most environmentally friendly decorative products available to the consumer. Strength Pound for pound, plywood is stronger than steel in static bending strength. What makes plywood so strong is its unique cross-layered structure. The adhesives used to bond the veneers in plywood are actually stronger than the wood itself. Efficiency The plywood manufacturing process achieves a more complete utilization of the log than does lumber manufacturing. No sawdust results from either rotary cutting or slicing (the two most popular methods of cutting veneer). Greater square foot coverage, in comparison to solid wood products, is achieved by using veneer. Thus, plywood manufacturing makes better use of the high value woods prized by consumers today. Beauty Architects and designers prefer the beauty of wood over any other material. The natural characteristics of wood make it attractive to the eye. Wood defies imitation. No material can match the infinite variety of natural markings and figure patterns offered through fine hardwood. Versatility A great variety of products in various sizes and shapes can be manufactured from hardwood plywood. Chair backs and seats, domes, bowling alley channels, and pianos are just a few of the many curved plywood products. Durability In museums all over the world are ancient examples of plywood furniture and decorative veneers that have lasted hundreds of years.
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