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How is Plywood Different from MDF?

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People who are planning to get their home constructed or renovated are usually confused about the kind of wood which needs to be applied. The usage of plywood is quite common for the interior however, the availability of upgraded fiberboard variants are also making quite a name for themselves. Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) is one such engineered wood type which is receiving higher traction from modern-age homemakers. Let us try to spot the prime differences between plywood and MDF to analyze which suits perfect as per your requirements. Introduction Firstly, plywood is made using peeler logs. In simple words, thin layers are skinned from wood logs through a rotation managed along their horizontal axis. Later, the sheets of veneer acquired from this method are cut as per the desired dimensions to be further dried, patched and glued together. These are then baked in a press managed at 140 °C and 1.9 MPa in order to create a plywood panel. On the other hand, medium-dens...