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There is quite a lot of confusion amongst people about MDF. It is claimed that MDF is cheap (and thus, by implication, nasty), and that it contains toxins, that it is weaker than ‘real’ wood and will therefore break. These are almost all completely wrong: the only point with any truth is that MDF tends…
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OSB Board Care & Maintenance Tips
OSB stands for oriental strand board. This material is not popularly used in construction. This is primarily because of its unattractive appearance. It is also difficult to paint OSB surfaces. These boards can be painted, but this will cause some issues. (more…)
Guide To MDF Board
A Comprehensive Guide To MDF Boards Popularly known as MDF, medium-density fibreboards present a cheap and durable material when executing woodworking projects. This material significantly outshines the versatility and affordability of similar wood products such as plywood and for a good reason. (more…)
The Advantages of OSB Board
Why Versatile And Cost-Effective OSB Is Sustainable Too In the past few years, Oriented Strand Board (OSB board) has become a leading product in the global construction trade, taking market share from plywood at phenomenal speed. From an end user’s point of view, the reasons are clear; it’s cost-effective, practical and much more versatile than…
Oriented Strand Board (OSB Board) vs Plywood: How To Choose
Oriented Strand Board (OSB) stock by Theos Timber Manufactures of plywood and oriented strand board that both of these products work well. However, using panels that are made of wood chips often make some builders nervous. One thing is for sure, oriented strand board is going to define the structural sheathing market future. When choosing…
What is Cement Particle Board used for?
Cement board is one of the most commonly used construction material today. It is made from sand and cement, and is reinforced by fibreglass mats on both sides. The material is available in 3 × 5-foot and 4 × 8-foot that are either 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch thick. So, what makes cement boards a…