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Wood is a versatile and in-demand material brought to various uses, such as building and construction purposes. While many varieties of wood exist, solid wood and plywood are perhaps the most common types. In this article, we will look at both these varieties and how they differ from each other.<\/p>\n

What is Solid Wood?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Solid wood refers to slabs of wood made from lumber. This type of wood is not hollow in the center. Solid wood lumber is prepared by kiln-drying it which removes its moisture content and enhances the durability factor. However, seasonal changes still affect this type of wood.<\/p>\n

What is Plywood? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Plywood is made from solid wood. The actual process involves gluing together layers of solid wood which looks like a multi-layered sandwich. The sheets are arranged at 90\u00b0 to each other, and then compressed and bonded under heat and pressure. This angular arrangement makes plywood more durable.<\/p>\n

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Features & Benefits Of Plywood<\/a> Over Solid Wood<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Termite-proof:<\/strong> We all know the damaging effects of a termite infestation. Termites can destroy your furniture, door and your entire home. The good news is that plywood is not only termite-proof, but it is also waterproof, so you do not have to worry about plywood furniture expanding or swelling due to moisture.<\/p>\n

Durable:<\/strong> Plywood is a popular choice of material for making furniture items. It requires minimum maintenance and outshines solid wood when it comes to its durability. Plywood also has high screw-holding strength. It is eco-friendly and available in 4mm to 25mm thickness.<\/p>\n

Plywood saves Cost and Time: <\/strong>No matter how much we try, some amount of waste happens when dealing with solid wood. On the other hand, plywood helps to minimise wastage and only a bare minimum amount gets lost since machines are used to cut ply sheets.<\/p>\n

Plywood supports the environment: <\/strong>Plywood is a renewable material which is environmentally friendly and a smart choice over solid wood.<\/p>\n

Plywood is easier on the pocket: <\/strong>If we compare the prices of plywood and solid wood, plywood is more affordable to use and that makes it a more appropriate choice for most applications.<\/p>\n

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CLOSING THOUGHTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Both solid wood and plywood get used for multiple purposes. However, plywood ranks higher over solid wood due to its strength, termite and water resistance, renewability, minimal wastage, and affordable price point.<\/p>\n

Duro offers a vast range of Plywood<\/a>, Blockboards, Flush Doors & Veneer that can be fully customized to help you turn your design concept into a reality. If you are looking for reliable plywood products to serve you well for years to come, contact the team at DURO today<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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