What is the Block Board?
Blockboard is a type of plywood that is engineered in a special way. It is pressured in such a way that the softwood strips are found between two layers of the wood veneers in the core of the sheet. This contributes to the dimensional stability of the board. The presence of softwood strips ensures that the board is able to hold nails and screws better than the other engineered boards. Though it is lighter than plywood, it does not split or splinter while cutting because of the presence of softwood in its core.
What are the features of Blockboard?
- ➔ The block wood consists of a softwood core between two sheets or layers of ply
- ➔ They do not crack easily
- ➔ They are not likely to bend easily when heavy objects are placed on them
- ➔ The can be lacquered, laminated, painted and veneered
- ➔ It is easy to work with for the carpenters
- ➔ They do not split or warp
- ➔ The blockboard is lighter than the plywood
- ➔ The blockboard cand be cleaned and it is easy to maintain
- ➔ They are highly durable and suitable for applications where long pieces of wood have to be used.
Uses of Block Boards
The block board uses are practically innumerable, especially, since you have block boards meant for both interior uses as well as exterior use. However, the top uses of block boards include
- ➔ Making bookshelves
- ➔ To make benches, heavy top tables, and sofas
- ➔ To make doors and flush doors with a solid core
- ➔ To make single and double cots as well as Diwans for sitting
- ➔ For wall panels
- ➔ For flooring
- ➔ For woodwork in railway carriages
- ➔ For interior decoration
- ➔ For prefabricated houses
- ➔ Bus bodies
- ➔ For fabrication work in the kitchen
The block board is generally considered to be the carpenter’s favorite because they do not bend as the plywood done especially when lengthy pieces are supposed to be used is what is block board is used for. Blockboard is stiffer and light in weight. It makes it easier for them to work with Blockboard.