Not a marine creature?

Marine Plywood is not a type of marine creature or intellectual marine activity; it is in fact a type of wood.  Plywood to be exact, and although all plywood is generally called Veneer Plywood, Marine Plywood is different in that it is a specialist kind of wood.  Its end purpose and the type of glue used to bind it together make this kind of plywood different from all the other types of plywood available.  But, before this marine process and use is explained, how is plywood made?

Good quality logs

The process of producing plywood usually begins with a good quality log, in the case of Marine Plywood, woods used in the first process include Cedar, Spruce, Cypress, Douglas fir, Australian Eucalyptus and Long Leaf Yellow Pine.  Although these are a mixture of hard and soft woods, they can be used to produce light weight boats or heavy weight ships.  This log is laid horizontally and rotated along a sharpened blade that shaves off thin layers of wood.  After this continuous shaving process, the sheets of wood, normally called veneers, are resized, left to dry and glued together to create blocks of veneer patches.  The glue used to bind the panels together ensures water resistance.  The veneer patches are then baked in a press at 1400C and after this baking process, are referred to as plywood panels.  The plywood panels can now be resized, sanded, patched or even refinished depending on the purpose of the wood. 

Moisture-resistant

Marine Plywood is specially treated to combat rotting in a high-moisture area or environment.  This kind of plywood can withstand long periods of exposure to moisture due to its construction, (it is bonded tightly together) which uses Water Boiled proof glue in the gluing process.  Marine Plywood is usually used in the construction of docks and boats because of its resistance to moisture.  With this in mind, it is not surprising to learn that this type of plywood is the most expensive, because it is manufactured to fill a specialist need in the industry.  The final result of this plywood is that it is the strongest, toughest, highest grade plywood available.  Its grading is A-A, which is the highest grade of plywood made.  In addition to construction of boats and ships, Marine Plywood can also be used to finish basement flooring and outdoor furniture or other weather-resistant, finished surfaces.

No shrinkage here…

Some advantages of using this type of plywood include its high resistance to moisture, high durability and endurance to weather elements.  This means that it will not shrink, twist or warp; it also has less chance of splitting.  Marine Plywood is typically available in large sizes due to the way it is produced.  The production of plywood also encourages conservation, because there is no waste, for instance, sawdust is saved from the shaving process of plywood production. In conclusion, Marine Plywood is a hardy wood that can be used for any application in a high-moisture environment or area.  Proven resistance to moisture, wonderful for boats, a conservationist’s envy – Marine Plywood is the best for all your boat construction as well as your outdoor furniture requirements.