Plywood versus Block board : A comparison
Plywood and Block board, both are engineered woods. Lets see what each one is composed of and where can you use it for your Applications.
1. Composition of Plywood and Blockboard
We are dealers and wholesale suppliers of Plywood and BlockBoards. We deliver Interior Materials all over Bangalore.
Plywood Composition
Plywood is made of multiple thin sheets of wood (veneer sheets) that are glued together under heat and pressure.
The Quality of Plywood is determined by the quality of wood and glue used in making it. There are 2 major sub categories in Plywood quality-
1. Softwood- Like Pinewood, Cedar, Rosewood etc.
2. Hardwood- Like Teakwood, NeemWood, Gurjan, Poplar etc.
Block board Composition
Block Board is made by placing solid wood battens side by side glued and pressed together between 2 veneer sheets at high temperature and pressure.
The Quality of Block boards also depends on the quality of Wood Battens and Glue used.
1. Softwood- Like Pinewood, Cedar, Rosewood etc.
2. Hardwood- Like Teakwood, NeemWood, Gurjan, Poplar etc.
2. Size, Weight and Thickness that Plywood and Block boards are available in
We are dealers and wholesale suppliers of Plywood and BlockBoards. We deliver Interior Materials all over Bangalore.
Plywood Size and Thickness
The most common and standard size that a Plywood Sheet is available in is 8X4 Feet and Thickness Range is 3mm ,4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 16mm, 18mm, 19mm, 25mm etc.
Neem and Gurjan Plywood are heavier and more dense than Pinewood Block boards.
Block Board Size and Thickness
The most common and standard size that a Block board Sheet is available in is 8X4 Feet and Thickness Range is 12mm,16mm,19mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm etc.
Pinewood Block Boards are lighter in weight than hardwood plywoods.
3. Uniformity and Screw Holding Capacity
We are dealers and wholesale suppliers of Plywood and BlockBoards. We deliver Interior Materials all over Bangalore.
Plywood
Plywood is uniform throughout its length and breadth and it has a good screw holding capacity.
Blockboard
Block boards have minor gaps between wood blocks , which cannot be seen from the outside. Block boards also have good screw holding capacity, but sometimes it may cause issues when nail goes in the gap between the blocks, instead of the wood.
4. Sagging and Bending
We are dealers and wholesale suppliers of Plywood and BlockBoards. We deliver Interior Materials all over Bangalore.
Plywood Bending
Plywood tends to Bend and Sag from the center of the Plywood sheet.
Blockboard
Blockboard is stiffer than plywood , hence is less prone to bending.
5. Water and Termite Resistance
We are dealers and wholesale suppliers of Plywood and BlockBoards. We deliver Interior Materials all over Bangalore.
Plywood
Block board
Good Quality Blockboards are both Waterproof and Termite Proof, as they have no core gaps and the best waterproof resin adhesives used. However low quality Block Boards might have core gaps , which makes it more susceptible to termite attacks.
6. Where to use Block Boards and Plywood
Where to use Plywood?
MR 303 Grade/ Commercial Plywood-
It can be used in TV units, wardrobes, sofas, chairs, partitions, panelling, cabins and false ceiling.
BWP 710/Marine Grade Plywood-
Bathroom and Kitchen, Boats and Ships,Floors, Walls , Roof
Where to use Block Boards?
Blockboards are used when lengthy pieces of furniture are to be made.like Long Bookshelves, Tables, Benches, lengthy wall panels, Wardrobes, Doors, Partition, Sliding etc.
