Plywood

Plywood is an engineered panel product consisting of veneers glued together so the grain direction of the ply is perpendicular to that of adjacent plys. This gives plywood equal strength in its length and width. 

Structural plywood, used for construction and industrial applications, is made with waterproof glue to maintain strength in exterior applications.

Decorative plywood is used for wall paneling, cabinet construction or furniture. It uses softwood veneers or for the substrate, onto which high quality hardwood veneer is glued.

For information on how plywood is manufactured visit:

Canadian Plywood Association

For further information on structural plywood visit:

APA - The Engineered Wood Association

For information on decorative plywood visit:

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association (HPVA)