Virola Plywood: Lightweight, Strong & Versatile for Woodworking

Virola Plywood

Virola is a newer type of wood used in plywood. Unlike most woods, it is commonly sold under its scientific name rather than a traditional common name. It is also known as Ucuuba, Sebo, Dalli, Cumala, Cajuea, and other regional names. Native to Brazil, the Virola tree is often seen as low-value because it naturally … Read more

10 Benefits Using Plytanium Plywood

plytanium, georgia pacific

What is Plytanium Plywood? Plytanium Plywood is a brand of plywood manufactured by Georgia-Pacific, a company known for producing building materials. Plytanium Plywood is designed for use in various construction and woodworking projects. It typically features a combination of durability and versatility, making it suitable for flooring, wall sheathing, and roofing applications. The plywood is … Read more

Plywood vs. Hardboard: Which One Should You Choose?

hemlock plywood

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

cypress, ceiling strips

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

Bamboo Plywood

bamboo plywood, dresser

Bamboo has long been used as a building material in the Far East and seen as a curiosity here in the West. That’s rapidly changing though, as people are finding more and more creative ways to use bamboo in the place of either wood or paper. Today it is possible to find bamboo “paper” towels, … Read more