Plywood remains one of the most versatile construction materials available.
This cheap and durable construction material is created by glueing together wood veneers.
There are many uses of plywood, just take a good look around from where you are sitting and chances are there will be a whole lot of plywood around you.
Walk around every part of your house and there is bound to be more plywood. From floorings, walls, kitchen cabinets, to furniture; the world of construction is dominated by this wonderful material.
Plywood has varying degrees of strength and properties depending on what the user intends it to.
Structural Plywood
There are a total of four plywood groupings. The first is structural plywood which is used for permanent structural applications.
Structural plywood is a material that should be able to withstand full weather exposure and a lot of stress.
Here are some of the most notable uses of structural plywood:
Beams
Internal Structures
Subfloors
Shipping Crates
Wall bracing
Roof bracing
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Exterior Plywood
The next one is exterior plywood. This type of plywood is bound together by a water-resistant glue and is typically for outdoor use.
While exterior plywood is water-resistant, it is still recommended to finish the surface of with paint to help it be more durable against elements like the sun.
Suitable applications for exterior plywood are:
Walls
Outdoor floorings
Roof linings
Stables
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Interior Plywood
The third is interior plywood and its purpose is more aesthetic than durability.
Interior plywood is mainly used indoors and should not be exposed to the outdoor elements as it will degrade quickly.
Here are some suitable uses for interior plywood:
Indoor furniture
Ceilings
Interior cladding
Marine Plywood
The last type in our list is marine plywood and it is used for a very specific purpose – areas needing some major waterproofing.
Marine plywood has a high-stress grade and is resistant to rot in high moisture places.
Following are some of the major uses of marine plywood:
Docks
Boats
