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Formaldehyde in Plywood – What you should know

Dec

When it comes to plywood manufacturing, few building materials are as popular and notorious as formaldehyde. Companies primarily use the compound to make pressed timber products such as plywood, MDF, and particle boards.

However, multiple scientific studies have shown a potential link between formaldehyde use and certain cancers. This has led the World Health Organisation to reclassify the compound as a carcinogen.

Is formaldehyde a really dangerous compound? Should you be worried about the compound if it’s in your plywood? Let’s take a closer look at the issue.

Fire Retardant Wood: How is it Made?

Jun

Fire is one of the biggest threats to wood. Fortunately, fire retardant wood is now a basic requirement of most wood products, especially those for commercial spaces.

Manufacturers make fire retardant wood by treating wood with chemicals that prevent flames from spreading. The resulting product provides long-lasting protection against combustion.

While there are a variety of fire retardants, the infusion process remains basically the same.

Have the bushfires impacted plywood prices?

Feb

The 2019-2020 bushfire season proved to be devastating to Australia’s timber industry. The fires burned millions of hectares of land, most of which are located in the country’s eastern seaboard. The loss of these primary sources of wood is expected to affect timber and plywood prices moving forward.

Learn more about the impact of the bushfires and how the timber industry is dealing with the aftermath in this article.

Pros and Cons of Exterior Plywood Cladding

Jan

Exterior plywood cladding offers your company a durable and versatile option for building construction projects. The material enjoys the same inherent strength and resistance to weathering as its parent wood. But it’s also flexible enough that it can be used for different applications.

Find out what makes this material such a great choice for your building projects and what to watch out for.

Plywood and The Arts

Jul

You would not think much of the relationship between plywood and the arts. However, both go way back.

In fact, plywood is a very popular medium for artwork. It is not just used in building structures and furniture!

Here are six plywood-based projects that may just change your perception of engineered plywood.

Plywood for Film and TV Sets

Mar

Whether it is a historic suburb, iconic home, castle or marble structure, plywood is the material of choice for movie sets.

A good set design and with the correct materials will make your TV or movie project look fantastic and believable. If done wrong, it will look cheap and unconvincing.

A key aspect is to obtain the right types of plywood, have them cut correctly and delivered promptly.

Exterior Plywood Cladding In Sydney – Ariaply Case Study

Aug

FA Mitchell recently supplied speciality Ariaply panels for exterior plywood cladding in Sydney. This was for the Gregory Hills Commercial Centre, near Campbelltown.

The builder, Salex Ceilings contacted us directly to supply them with ariaply plywood at a specific colour, thickness and insulation method.

The results are an impressive looking, modern and lasting exterior soffit area.

Interior Plywood Cladding in Sydney – Acoustic Plywood Case Study

Jul

FA Mitchell recently completed a project for Thomas Hassall College located in Middleton Grange, Western Sydney.

The builders for the project — Bright Star Interiors — approached us to supply custom acoustic plywood sheets for the college’s new, ultra-modern sports hall.

Find out how we helped transform the sports complex through impeccable interior plywood cladding in Sydney.

How To Choose The Right Plywood For The Job

Apr

Plywood is a versatile product made of resin-coated veneer pieces pressed together. You can modify it to suit an extensive range of structural, interior and exterior applications. You only need to know which is the right plywood to use.

To make the right choice, you must know the features and strengths of each type of plywood.

Plywood Terms You Need To Know (When Working With Plywood)

Mar

Not everyone involved in your construction project is an experienced contractor or tradesman. For instance, some people in charge of purchasing or administrative tasks might be unfamiliar with certain words or technical terms the plywood manufacturing industry uses. Because of this, you can never be sure they’re on the same page with your plywood sheet supplier. This can cause costly delays or mistakes whenever you try choosing the best type of plywood to use. So here are the essential plywood terms all of you need to know.

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