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By Nirman Gyan: Plywood vs Blockboard How to Make the Right Choice.
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Plywood vsBlockboard: How to Make the Right Choice Powered By Easy Nirman
1 . MATERIAL PLYWOOD : It is a wooden panel made by stacking and gluing hardwood veneer sheets which are then pressed under high temperature into sheets. BLOCKBOARD: It is a wooden panel made from solid softwood strip core. The strips are placed edge to edge and are enclosed between hardwood veneer sheets and glued under high temperature and pressure.
2 . SIZE The most commonly manufactured and sold plywood size in India is 8×4 ft. (2449 x 1219 mm) It thickness varies from 3mm to 25mm. PLYWOOD : The most commonly manufactured and sold blockboard size in India is 8×4 ft. (2449 x 1219 mm). Available thickness: 16mm, 19mm, 25mm. *This thickness includes the thickness of the softwood core blocks plus the front and back face veneers. BLOCKBOARD:
3 . LIFE It holds up well for a very long time if not allowed to get wet. PLYWOOD : Compared to other engineered wood products, it is known to be stronger and last longer. BLOCKBOARD:
4. MAINTENANCE • Use a dry dusting cloth to remove dust and dirt. • Do not let spills to stay on the surface and immediately clean it with a dry cloth. PLYWOOD : BLOCKBOARD: • Use clean soft and dry cloth to remove dust. • Do not wipe it with wet mop and make sure it stays away from water.
5. COST PLYWOOD : • It is costly as compared to Blockboard. BLOCKBOARD: • It is cheaper than Plywood. • Commercial Blockboard: • 90 Rs/sq. ft. to 135 Rs/sq. ft. • Waterproof Blockboard: • 120 Rs/sq. ft. to 160 Rs/sq. ft. • Depending upon thickness
6. Life Cycle Cost PLYWOOD : Low maintenance cost. BLOCKBOARD: It also has low maintenance cost.
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