Plywood is used for making many different things, from furniture to homes. In many cases, the plywood is not left exposed but used as a substrate, providing structural strength and a flat surface to adhere to the finish materials. But how well those materials adhere to the plywood may not be as good as we … Read more
While plywood is an amazingly strong engineered material, it is not impervious to damage. It would be nice if it were, but that’s not in the cards. Rather, we need to be ready to repair plywood that has been damaged, especially when it has been damaged in a critical area. There are several types of … Read more
Anyone who has had plywood sitting around their garage or workshop for over a few days knows about the problems of warped plywood. It seems that just about any sheet of plywood is likely to bow or warp, even if stored the “right way.” Once bowed, it’s hard to work with and sometimes needs to … Read more
Plywood slats are a convenient option for building or updating a platform bed. They are also ideal for building, repairing, and updating boats, building a glider for your lawn or porch, and many other applications. Typically sold in sets rather than singly, plywood slats are available in a variety of sizes to suit your needs. … Read more
Modern homes use trusses instead of traditional rafters because they are stronger, cheaper, and cover more expansive spaces without extra support. Trusses are factory-made, making them efficient and easy to install. However, they limit attic space unless specially designed. Trusses are held together with gussets, metal or plywood plates connecting the wood. Plywood gussets are … Read more