Choose Rot Resistant Wood for Your Project Some species of wood are naturally rot resistant due to complex chemical compounds that they evolved to protect themselves against decay. Well-known domestic examples include cedar, redwood, old-growth cypress, mulberry, yew, osage orange, and black locust. Tropical wood examples include ipe, lignumvitae, purpleheart, and old-growth teak. Unfortunately, these […]
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What Is Marine Grade Plywood?
Plywood is a common building material used across a vast array of projects from the construction of housing to shelving and shipping containers. When it comes to building certain types of durable structures like boats and cabinets, a regular sheathing grade of plywood may not be the best option. For long-term strength, stability and appearance, […]
Top Uses For Pyro-Guard® Plywood
PyroGuard Plywood is a specially designed fire-retardant plywood building material specifically created for interior building applications. It is pressure-impregnated and fire-retardant making it an ideal product for any application that requires building materials that are high-heat and fire retardant. In this post, find out more about the benefits of fire-retardant wood and discover the top […]
The Complete Guide To Fire Retardant Wood
Meeting building fire codes, especially for buildings in high-density areas, is one of the most crucial steps in completing the building construction process. To improve overall building safety and ensuring building codes are being met, contractors are increasing their use of fire retardant wood for projects. What Is Fire Retardant Wood? Fire-retardant wood has been […]
What Size Does Plywood Come In?
So, you know that you need plywood for your next project but you are unsure of which size you need. In fact, you might not even be aware of the sizes available. Here, we will discuss the difference sizes available, including the different thicknesses and lengths. The type of plywood you need will also help […]
9 Different Types of Plywood
If you are getting ready to start a new project, you might be shocked to know just how many different types of plywood are available. The variety of plywood available at your local hardwood store can make getting started really challenging. Your shopping trip might feel particularly overwhelming when it comes time to buy your […]