Plytanium

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Plytanium is a trade name, registered to Georgia Pacific, the nation’s largest manufacturer of plywood products. It is their premium softwood plywood product and although not rated as such, it should probably be considered an ACX rated plywood. The Plytanium line of plywood products contains a number of different products, designed for different applications. Plytanium … Read more

Radiata Pine Plywood

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What is radiata pine plywood? Is it softwood or hardwood? These are just a couple of the most commonly asked questions about this popular forestry product. In this article, we provide a complete guide to radiata pine plywood, including its many benefits and some of its most popular uses. Radiata Pine Plywood Features Pine, including … Read more

Virola Plywood

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Virola is a relatively new wood in the plywood family. This is one of the few woods which are sold under their scientific name, rather than their common name. It is also known by the names Ucuuba, Sebo, Dalli, Cumala, Cajuea and various other names. The virola tree is one that is largely considered a … Read more

Plywood Grains

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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

Luan vs Baltic Birch Plywood

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Appearance Luan plywood, which is native to the Philippines, can either be white or red. This type of plywood also has an intricate, almost textured appearance in its grain. Baltic Birch plywood, on the other hand, does not have an intricate design. It can often be considered dull or plain looking, as it is also … Read more