{"id":1485,"date":"2021-09-30T14:33:29","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T09:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duroply.in\/blog\/?p=1485"},"modified":"2022-02-11T16:19:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T10:49:32","slug":"5-mistakes-consumers-choosing-plywood-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duroply.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-consumers-choosing-plywood-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Mistakes Consumers Make When Choosing Their Plywood Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are the parameters of deciding which plywood is good<\/a> and which isn\u2019t?<\/span><\/p>\n

Building and repairing homes is a strenuous task and there\u2019s a reason we don\u2019t do it just every other day. Other than being financially demanding, it takes a hell lot of time and therefore every choice regarding your home should be made with clear foresight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Woodwork if done right can become the aura of your sweet home. But most people get cheated into buying low-grade plywood due to a lack of awareness and knowledge about the plywood industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here we\u2019ll go through a number of mistakes people make while buying plywood without first making a background check on the plywood market.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mistake 1 \u2013 Making a choice based on the prices of plywood.<\/span><\/h3>\n

The issue with finding genuine products for the right price is the mass availability of cheap plywood in the unorganized sector. Around 80% of the plywood comes from the unorganized sector. The biggest drawback of buying plywood from unauthentic sources is disappointment that follows soon after a choice that earlier seemed like the best deal of the year. Initially, you do save some money but the damages that follow are sure to exceed the saving in the long run. How?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a personal account of Mr. Manmohan Kumar who purchased plywood for his house from the unorganized sector under the influence of a contractor. He purchased low-grade plywood and the woodwork and furniture didn\u2019t even last 6 months. His furniture got infested with termites and the modular kitchen hardware started falling apart. He had to redo the entire furniture and woodwork for the second time within the same year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mistake 2 \u2013 Not matching the plywood with its application<\/span><\/h3>\n

Plywood is a very versatile product and comes in many varieties. Each variety is designed for a specific application and should be purchased in accordance to where it is to be used.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For kitchen hardware and bathroom cabinets, water-proof plywood is best suited as it has a high resistance to moisture and water exposure. The use of commercial plywood has also become pretty common due to its moisture-resistant qualities. Lack of moisture means no termite attack and long-lasting furniture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mistake 3 \u2013\u00a0Acting Without Doing Market Research<\/span><\/h3>\n

We all have a habit of acting on impulse without doing proper research. We even rely on other people\u2019s advice completely, especially if it seems to be from a person of authentic demeanor. The local woodworker might seem like a wise guy to trust but he can sell you local low-grade plywood by luring you in the name of low prices. Instead of relying on the contractor or woodworker, all you need to do is just do a little research to find the right plywood for your needs. So instead of believing people and acting without any prior knowledge you can go online and do background research on the market. The ultimate mark of an authentic plywood source is a written guarantee for the products they\u2019re selling. such a guarantee is hard to find in the unorganized market since the plywood is not branded and mostly untraceable to the seller.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mistake 4 \u2013\u00a0Overlooking the Brand\u2019s Credentials\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A brand is not just a name but a promise of responsibility in case of a home-remodeling detour. There are a few questions that you need to ask before trusting a brand and these are: Since when has the company been operational within the industry?<\/span><\/p>\n