All About Luan Plywood

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Luan or Lauan plywood is a medium-grade, relatively light wood that is much softer than most softwood plywood commonly used. Even though it would be considered hardwood plywood if it wasn’t known as its plywood category. It is made from the wood of the “Lauan” tree found in the South Pacific Rim. The first Luan … Read more

Plywood vs Hardboard: Which is Best?

Plywood and hardboard are two different types of wood products. Both are used for commercial and residential construction. Plywood is often used over hardboard because it is stronger, more water-resistant, and is widely available in most hardware stores. Plywood can be used for any internal or external DIY project, including cabinet building, subfloors, wall panels, … Read more

What is Sheathing Plywood? How to Use It

Sheathing plywood can be used for structural and non-structural work in a residential or construction setting. It’s thicker than your average plywood board, but it’s the same as any other type of plywood. It’s made from layers of veneers that have been glued together and tightly compressed. It also contains minimal knotholes to offer better … Read more

Hemlock Plywood

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Hemlock is one of the more prolific varieties of pine trees in the United States, making up some 60% of the virgin forests in the Pacific Northwest and up into western Canada. The species is generally divided into two subspecies, as eastern and western hemlock trees are slightly different, with western hemlock trees growing considerably … Read more

Cypress Plywood

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The cypress tree, sometimes referred to as “bald cypress,” grows in the United States, along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, often in swampy areas. It is also known to grow in the Mediterranean region, throughout Asia and in ancient times, in the trees also grew in the Holy Land, as evidenced by how much it … Read more