Blockboard is
made up of a core of softwood strips, which are bonded
together under high pressure to form a slab. To each face
are glued one or more veneer sheets of hardwood, in the
opposite grain direction, ensuring resistance and stability.
Advantages
of blockboard:
The three main types of blockboard are 3-ply, 5-ply or 7-ply construction.
The first is normally used for out of sight applications, the second
with decorative quality for furniture manufacturing, whereas the latter
have a higher utility in door manufacturing and construction.
Advantages
of blockboard:
- light with high strength
- easy to handle
- environmentally friendly
- with a wide range of applications
The
main wood species used for production are:
- beech
- spruce
- poplar
- tetra berlinia
Standard
formats:
- 2500 X 1250 mm
- 2440 X 1220 mm
- 2200 X 1220 mm
- 2200 X 1700 mm
Standard
thickness:
16; 18; 22; 36; 50 mm |
