Birch plywood manufacturers produce the building material which is widely used in many areas thanks to plenty of its useful properties and affordable price. At the first stage of production logs are soaked into hot water. After the hydrothermal treatment the logs are fed into a lathe, where they are peeled into thin sheets of wood veneer. The thickness of plies varies from 0,5 to 4 mm and depends on the preferences of a birch plywood manufacturer. Being glued and pressed together at high temperature, the layers of birch veneer form a very strong material, which does not lose its properties in various environmental conditions. Dimensional stability, resistance to crack and warp make this reliable material widely applicable in many areas.
Birch plywood manufacturers offer various treatments and overlays for their products, which somehow influence the properties of the material. Anyway, the choice of grades and types of surface depends on its end use.
Exterior-grade plywood is used in the construction of new homes. The frames are fastened by plywood panels, which make the construction strong and intact as well as prevents it from vertical and horizontal shifting. At the same time, being flexible such structures perform greatly during earthquakes and under strong wind.
Film faced plywood is used in multistorey housing for concrete formworks.
Alongside with walls, birch plywood is used for sheathing of roofs and as subfloors. Birch plywood manufacturers offer special products intended for flooring with treated edges so that the panels could fit together and bear the required load.
Birch plywood is also popular for interior paneling and framing. Plywood of high grades is used in interior design thanks to the beautiful structure of birch veneer, while lower grades can be used in structures for final finishing.
Birch plywood is also popular among furniture manufacturers for its practicality and affordable price. This universal material is suitable for production of dressers, bookcases, shelves, sofas, wardrobes, kitchens, bedrooms. Plywood is more durable in comparison with other wood boards traditionally used in this industry such as chipboard or MDF.
There are many ways of using plywood in and around the house.