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„Plywood is costly‟ – won‟t you agree to it? Whether you agree or not, it
is so. Plywood is more expensive than other varieties of wood like
particle boards. Wisely choosing plywood can save a good deal of
money.
Comparing The Cost In The First Place
When prices are compared, plywood costs more than MDF or Medium
Density Fibre Boards and particle boards. However, plywood furniture
pieces are cheaper than quality wooden furniture. As you know, there
are different grades of plywood across the market. Among them, interior
grade plywood or what is commonly called the Commercial Ply is the
cheapest.
Why Plywood Costs More Than The Particle Boards
Flakes and sawdust, that is, small wood particles which are the by-
products of wood cutting are mixed with glue and then firmly hot-
pressed to make wooden sheets. This is how particle boards are made.
Thus, these boards are quite weak and do not have water resistant
ability. Hence, they are not water proof.
Plywood, on the other side, is thin wood slices obtained by peeling logs
and rotary cutting. Usually, top quality hardwood is used to make
plywood and hence, it is stronger than MDF and particle boards.
Moreover, in certain varieties of plywood water resistant quality is
increased with the use of phenolic resins. They are, therefore, adequately
waterproof.
All these factors make plywood costlier than engineered boards.
Tips to Choose the Right Plywood and Save Money