Plywood vs Blockboard: How to Make the Right Choice
Powered By Easy Nirman
1 . MATERIAL 1 . MATERIAL PLYWOOD : PLYWOOD :
BLOCKBOARD: BLOCKBOARD:
It is a wooden panel made by stacking and gluing hardwood veneer sheets which are then pressed under high temperature into sheets.
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 2 . SIZE PLYWOOD : PLYWOOD :
BLOCKBOARD: BLOCKBOARD:
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. 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.
3 . LIFE 3 . LIFE PLYWOOD : PLYWOOD :
BLOCKBOARD: BLOCKBOARD:
It holds up well for a very long time if not allowed to get wet.
Compared to other engineered wood products, it is known to be stronger and last longer.
4. MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE PLYWOOD : PLYWOOD :
BLOCKBOARD: BLOCKBOARD:
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.
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 5. COST PLYWOOD : PLYWOOD :
BLOCKBOARD: BLOCKBOARD:
It is costly as compared to 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 6. Life Cycle Cost PLYWOOD : PLYWOOD :
BLOCKBOARD: BLOCKBOARD:
Low maintenance cost.
It also has low maintenance cost.
THANKS FOR WATCHING
Easy Nirman Easy Nirman Construction was never easy, Before us.
To Get More Information To Get More Information About Construction About Construction
&