Particle Board vs. Plywood: What is the Difference?

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The term “plywood” applies only to solid plywood – an engineered wood product made of wood veneers glued together with the wood in cross-grain texture, perpendicular to the adjacent layers of suitable material. That plywood still exists, but the term can be applied to any engineered wood product sold in sheets today. This includes such … Read more

Rhino Lining Plywood

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Truck bed liner, aka “Rhino Liner” was a great invention of 1988. A solid elastoplast polyurethane material,has protected the rear and beds of thousands of trucks since it hit the market. Today, we have many imitations on the market, some with a similar chemical makeup and others which are quite different, including at least one … Read more

WBP Plywood

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Water Boil Proof Plywood When one is looking for the ultimate in weather resistant plywood, it is important to look for WBP. This abbreviation stands for “Water Boil Proof” or “Weather and Boil Proof;” a standard used to determine the water resistance of the plywood product. In actuality, this is more a rating of the … Read more

What is CDX Plywood?

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Of all the types of plywood available on the market, CDX-grade plywood is the most commonly available in lumberyards and building centers. Predominantly used for construction, it’s the least expensive grade of multi-layered plywood. This is mainly because it’s visually unattractive compared with other types of plywood (like cabinet-grade plywood). Keep reading to learn more … Read more

ACX Plywood

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Amongst the many kinds of plywood available is ACX plywood. This is a type of softwood plywood of a very high grade. While it is not hardwood plywood, it is as if it is trying to compete with it. This is the highest grade of softwood plywood commonly manufactured, with a rough face-side surface that … Read more