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Plywood as a building material is very widely used due to its many useful properties. It is an economical, factory-produced sheet of wood with precise dimensions that does not warp or crack with changes in atmospheric moisture. PROPERTIES OF PLYWOOD High Strength: Plywood has the structural strength of the wood it is made from. This is in addition to the properties obtained from its laminated design. The grains of each veneer are laid at 90 degree angles to each other. This makes the whole sheet resistant to splitting, especially when nailed at the edges. It also gives the whole sheet uniform strength for increased stability. Furthermore, plywood has a higher strength to weight ratio as compared to cut lumber. This makes it ideal for flooring, webbed beams, and shear walls. High panel shear: Plywood is made with an odd number of layers, making it tough to bend. The angle at which the veneer grains are laid against each other may be varied from 90 degrees. Each veneer can be laid at a 45 or 30 degree angle to the next one, increasing the plywood`s strength in every direction. This cross lamination increases the panel shear of plywood, important in bracing panels and fabricated beams. Flexibility: Unlike cut timber, plywood can be manufactured to fit every requirement. The thickness of each veneer can vary from a few millimeters to several inches. The number of veneers used also ranges from three to several, increasing the thickness of the sheet. The extra layers add more strength to the plywood. Thinner veneers are used to increase flexibility for use in ceilings and paneling. Moisture resistance: The type of adhesive used to bind the veneers makes the plywood resistant to moisture and humidity. A layer of paint or varnish can also increase resistance to water damage. These types of veneers are suitable for exterior use such as cladding, sheds, and in marine construction. They are also suited for holding concrete while it sets. Moisture resistance is important in interior applications as well, including on floors. The cross lamination ensures the veneers do not warp, shrink, or expand when exposed to water and extreme temperature. Chemical resistance: Plywood treated with preservative does not corrode when exposed to chemicals. This makes it suitable for chemical works and cooling towers. Impact resistance: Plywood has high tensile strength, derived from the cross lamination of panels. This distributes force over a larger area, reducing tensile stress. Plywood is therefore able to withstand overloading by up to twice its designated load. This is critical during short-term seismic activity or high winds. It is also useful in flooring and concrete formwork. Fire resistance: Plywood can be treated with a fire resistant chemical coating. More commonly, it is combined with non combustible materials such as plasterboard or fibrous cement. This makes it ideal for use in fire resistant structures. Insulation: Plywood has high thermal and sound insulation. This makes it a useful insulating material for flooring, ceilings, roofing, and wall cladding. Insulation offered by plywood can greatly reduce heating and cooling costs.

Particle board, also known as particleboard and chipboard, is an engineered wood product manufactured from wood chips, sawmill shavings, or even sawdust, and a synthetic resin or other suitable binder, which is pressed and extruded. Oriented strand board, also known as flakeboard, waferboard, or chipboard, is similar but uses machined wood flakes offering more strength. All of these are composite materials that belong to the spectrum of fiberboard products. * Size : 1220 x 2440 mm 1830 * 2440 mm or as clients requirement * Thickness : 9 - 30 mm * Gluing : E2, E1, E0 * Moisture : below 8 % * Face and Back : plain, melamine faced or veneer faced * Veneer Species : birch, mahogany, ash, sapele, walnut, teak, oak, maple, beech, cherry, red rose, ect. * Veneer Grade : A, AA or AAA

What is MDF ? Wood-based panel manufactured from lignocellulosic fibres by the [dry process", i.e. having a fibre moisture content less than 20% at the forming stage and being essentially produced under heat and pressure with the addition of an adhesive. How is it made? Chipping: The raw material (forest thinnings, sawmill byproducts, etc.) is chipped. Reduction to fibres: The chips are softened by pre-heating in low-pressure steam and then fed by Archimedean screw between segmented grinding discs, one of which rotates at great speed. Resin application: Adhesive, usually urea formaldehyde, and wax emulsion are applied to the fibre within the inlet pipe to the drying tube. Drying / storage: Drying of the fibre/adhesive mix is performed in a long drying tube (blowline). The dry fibre is stored in silos to await further processing. Mat forming: A mattress is dry-formed on caul plates. This is gradually compressed by steel belts. For thick boards, more than one mat may be piled on another. Pressing: The dry mattress is pre-pressed to consolidate it and then cut and formed to press sizes, finally to be cured with heat and pressure in a multi-daylight or a continuous press. Trimming and sanding: After cooling, each panel is trimmed and sanded to precise dimensions.

Wood-based panel manufactured from lignocellulosic fibres by the [dry process", i.e. having a fibre moisture content less than 20% at the forming stage and being essentially produced under heat and pressure with the addition of an adhesive. How is it made? Chipping: The raw material (forest thinnings, sawmill byproducts, etc.) is chipped. Reduction to fibres: The chips are softened by pre-heating in low-pressure steam and then fed by Archimedean screw between segmented grinding discs, one of which rotates at great speed. Resin application: Adhesive, usually urea formaldehyde, and wax emulsion are applied to the fibre within the inlet pipe to the drying tube. Drying / storage: Drying of the fibre/adhesive mix is performed in a long drying tube (blowline). The dry fibre is stored in silos to await further processing. Mat forming: A mattress is dry-formed on caul plates. This is gradually compressed by steel belts. For thick boards, more than one mat may be piled on another. Pressing: The dry mattress is pre-pressed to consolidate it and then cut and formed to press sizes, finally to be cured with heat and pressure in a multi-daylight or a continuous press. Trimming and sanding: After cooling, each panel is trimmed and sanded to precise dimensions.

TOTAL GROUP LTD is a group sourcing & purchasing company specialized in building materials from China . TOTAL WOOD is a subsidiary which mainly focus on the wood related products . We stand at top for more than 10 years when it comes to MDF board , chipboard , plywood and all wood related products . Our one stop service idea and total wood solution service helped us gain a significant reputation in the world ` s wood industry . We are a partner of choice for a large number of wood products buyers . TOTAL WOOD markets the most comprehensive portfolio of wood products available - MDF board , chipboard , plywood etc . With a professional sales team and reliable products quality , We do export to more than 70 countries across Asia , Middle east , Europe , North America , South America , Australia . More than 5,000 distributors , dealers , sub-dealer and retailers make us experienced in the industry. TOTAL WOOD will make everything easy, comfortable and efficient for all clients . No matter you are new or experienced in the wood industry , TOTAL WOOD desires your trust . Our Mission: * TOTAL Wood -A Division of Premier Forest Products * Elevate your design with our wood products * TOTAL Wood - much more than a wood material company *TOTAL wood - your worldwide source for wood You are always welcome to visit us !