One of the joys of buying an older home is the attention to detail put into those homes when they are built, especially the woodwork. Ornate architectural trim, multi-paneled solid wood interior doors, real brass hardware and hardwood floors are all part of the charm of these older homes and the reason why some people … Read more
All types of wood are broken down into three basic categories: hardwood, softwood and engineered wood. When we’re talking about engineered wood, we’re usually talking about the various forms of plywood, including such things as MDF and OSB. Engineered woods are distinctive in that they are made of wood fibers which have been separated from … Read more
Suar wood is the wood of the Albizia Saman tree, sometimes called the Rain Tree, a tree native to South America and planted in Indonesia as a plantation tree. The wood is known by a number of different names, including Monkeypod, Samenes Saman, Parota, South American Walnut, and Acadia, as well as Suar Wood. It … Read more
Renowned for its durability as well as its bending strength, poplar plywood comes in a variety of grades and thicknesses suitable for interior and exterior applications. In this article, we answer all the most common questions about this versatile forestry product, from “What is poplar plywood used for,” to in-depth queries about poplar vs. Luan. … Read more
Physical and Aesthetic Properties of Plywood Grains To observe plywood’s physical and aesthetic properties, we must know is a composite material that is made by gluing several plies of wood together. The meshing of the plies of the wood is done systematically, keeping in mind the direction of the grains of the individual plies. During … Read more