Title: Plywood vs Blockboard How to Make the Right Choice | Easy Nirman
1Plywood vs Blockboard How to Make the Right
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21 . MATERIAL
PLYWOOD
It is a wooden panel made by stacking and gluing
hardwood veneer sheets which are then pressed
under high temperature into sheets.
BLOCKBOARD
It is a wooden panel made from solid
softwood strip core. The strips are placed edge
to edge and are enclosed between hardwood veneer
sheets and glued under high temperature and
pressure.
32 . Â SIZE
The most commonly manufactured and sold plywood
size in India is 84 ft. (2449 x 1219 mm) It
thickness varies from 3mm to 25mm.
PLYWOOD
The most commonly manufactured and sold
blockboard size in India is 84 ft. (2449 x 1219
mm). Available thickness 16mm, 19mm,
25mm. This thickness includes the thickness of
the softwood core blocks plus the front and back
face veneers.
BLOCKBOARD
43 . Â LIFE
It holds up well for a very long time if not
allowed to get wet.
PLYWOOD
Compared to other engineered wood products, it is
known to be stronger and last longer.
BLOCKBOARD
54. MAINTENANCE
- Use a dry dusting cloth to remove dust and
dirt. - Do not let spills to stay on the surface and
immediately clean it with a dry cloth.
PLYWOOD
BLOCKBOARD
- Use clean soft and dry cloth to remove dust.
- Do not wipe it with wet mop and make sure it
stays away from water.
65. Â COST
PLYWOOD
- It is costly as compared to Blockboard.
BLOCKBOARD
- It is cheaper than Plywood.
- Commercial Blockboard
- 90 Rs/sq. ft. to 135 Rs/sq. ft.
- Waterproof Blockboard
- 120 Rs/sq. ft. to 160 Rs/sq. ft.
- Depending upon thickness
76. Â Life Cycle Cost
PLYWOOD
Low maintenance cost.
BLOCKBOARD
It also has low maintenance cost.
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