Hardwood Plywood

What Is Hardwood Plywood?

Hardwood plywood is a plywood type identified by its face and back veneer made of hardwood. Hardwood plywood sheets consist of a core engineered using either hardwood or softwood and then faced and backed with stain grade wood or veneer finish hardwood. Because of its strength hardwood ply can be utilised in various applications such as in making cabinets, furniture, in décor and millwork.

Types of Hardwood Plywood

There are different types of hardwood plywood. They include the following:

• Oak
• Alder
• Bamboo
• Mahogany
• Teak
• Ash
• Poplar
• Beech
• Wenge
• Birch
• Hickory
• Maple
• Cherry
• Walnut
• Zebrawood

Note that plywood which comprises of the face and back veneer of softwood, e.g. cedar, Knotty pine, clear pine or Fir( vertical grain) can also be termed as “hardwood plywood” since they are used in decorative applications.

Common Uses of Hardwood Plywood

Hardwood plywood panels are utilised in millwork for making:

• Furniture
• Chests
• Doors
• Built-in-closets
• Sporting equipment
• Musical equipment
• Cabinets
• Kitchens
• Panelling
• Toys
• Skateboards
• In architectural applications etc.

However, most hardwood plywood panels are engineered using Formaldehyde free glues, and therefore they are not water-resistant and are utilised in interior applications.

Suppose you need to use hardwood plywood sheets for special applications such as in marine applications. In that case, you should consider exterior grade hardwood which is, in most cases, available in a special order. There are different sizes, thicknesses and grades of hardwood plywood you can choose from.

Advantages of Hardwood Plywood

There are several reasons why you ought to choose hardwood faced plywood for your design. Besides being able to withstand wear and tear for a long time and providing homeowners and designers with a plethora of choices for exterior and interior applications, hardwood faced plywood offers several other advantages:

• Strength – The veneer core hardwood plywood’s strength is attributed to the bonded crisscrossed sheets. This makes sure the plywood withstands any severe internal or external force.
• Beauty and impact – Since the time immemorial, wood has been used in construction and design, and you can tell why. It offers a plethora of patterns and textures. Hardwood plywood resembles real wood and hence creates an authentic natural design.
• Versatility –Hardwood plywood offers designers a lot of options in construction for both exterior and interior structures. Thanks to many grades and types of hardwood sheets, you can choose the best one to use in a specific project.
• Efficient and sustainable design – Hardwood plywood sheets are manufactured from layers of wood veneer. The process usually uses more of a log as compared to the other kinds of lumber manufacturing. Therefore, designers achieve the beauty of real wood while saving natural resources.

Conclusion

Hardwood plywood offers unparalleled beauty and flexibility. From inexpensive options to high-end designs, you cannot miss the best option for your project. If you are stuck about what to choose for your project, click here to see some options available and we will help you decide.