A Specialist Wood

All plywood is generally referred to as Veneer Plywood, which is formed by gluing together three or more thin sheets of wood which are called veneers or plies.  However, during this process, plywood can either be hard or soft, and Exterior Plywood is generally classified as hardwood because it is typically used for heavier and more durable applications. Plywood is generally a strong, long-standing product.  In addition to general veneer plywood, there are specialist types of plywood: Exterior Plywood is classified as one of these.

Great for Outdoor Use

The production of Exterior Plywood is different, as it is glued together with strong, industrial glue that can withstand a low amount of moisture.  Note that depending on the purpose of the wood, the type of glue used to bind it together will also vary. This gluing process happens after a log of good quality is rotated along a sharp blade to shave off sheets of wood which are then resized and glued together.  It is after this process that the wood is baked in a press at 1400C, and the end product is referred to as plywood. This type of plywood can tolerate an average amount of moisture, so it is used in outdoor construction or other building applications.

It Comes in Many Grades

Exterior Plywood is easily accessible and available in many grades, notably A, B, C and D.  The A grade stands for the highest quality and the best graded plywood.  D stands for the lowest quality plywood that has many blemishes.  However, some kinds of plywood can be paired together, for example, in construction, a C-D grade plywood would be used, this is because C-D grade plywood is good for structural use.  Exterior Plywood is generally grade A-C and creates a well-balanced plywood that is both durable and of high quality.

Durability is Key

Exterior Plywood is available in large sizes because it is used outdoors.  In addition to construction, this type of plywood is also used in the production of sheds and cladding, due to its resistance to moisture, shrinkage, twisting and warping.  Despite its durability, Exterior Plywood cannot be used in an area of high moisture; it is best used under low moisture conditions in order to use the wood optimally.

High quality

The advantages of using Exterior Plywood include a uniform strength and high quality, which means that the wood is less likely to shrink or swell in extreme weather conditions – this also depends on the type of glue used to bind the wood together and what the purpose of the wood will be.  Plywood has less chance of splitting, shrinking or twisting under pressure.  It is available in both large and small sizes. It is also economical and effective, as the process encourages conservation in that it utilises everything in the production process, for example, sawdust, which is collected from the first process of shaving the log. 

Durable, excellent quality, environmentally friendly – Exterior Plywood is a builder’s dream – make sure that you buy Exterior Plywood for all your outdoor construction uses.