Like myriad other products whose brand name is synonymous with any product regardless of manufacturer (think Band-Aid, Xerox, White-Out or Q-tip), Formica is the common name for a broad category of laminate materials. These materials are often adhered to a substrate such as plywood, particle board or MDF. Formica is composed of several layers of … Read more
A subfloor is a wooden substrate that is put in for structural support of the final flooring. Plywood is one of the most common subfloors in use today. It comes in a vast array of sizes, types, and configurations. Different types of plywood are made from a variety of materials, and are manufactured using a … Read more
Description: sapwood and heartwood Purpose: marine Color: yellowish-white, light brown, or yellowish Wood Texture: medium to moderately coarse The Grain: can vary from narrowly or widely interlocked Manufacturing Process: incorporates a water-resistant glue All the above makes it the perfect choice for projects coming in contact with water. Sande Plywood vs. Birch Birch plywood is … Read more
Kreg is known for making reliable clamping, joining, and cutting tools. The company prides itself on the precision and quality of their tools. It’s not surprising that the Kreg Rip-cut Circular Saw Edge Guide meets expectations, and perhaps exceeds them. This handy universal circular saw attachment is designed to create accurate, straight, and repeatable cuts … Read more
What is Wood Lap Siding? Before we can get into plywood and its uses for siding, we first need to know exactly how it will be used. So, what is lap siding? This term refers to siding that is installed onto the side of your house horizontally along each exterior wall. These planks of siding … Read more