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Distinguishing the Different Types of Softwoods When buying timber, you have to decide whether you are getting softwood or hardwood. The type of wood dictates the quality and look of the finished good. Softwoods make up for 80% of the timber products on the market. This type of wood creates everything from MDF to paper…
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Types of Plywood
A Guide To The Different Types Of Plywoods Choosing the correct form of plywood can be an art within itself, with so much variety in hardness, durability and uses. (more…)
A Guide To Choosing Plywood
Plywood is a solid sheet made of thin layers of wood glued together. The thin layers are made from small grains of wood running at an angle to provide a stiff condition and eliminate any movement in the timber. (more…)
MDF Wood Trade Terms Explained
In the following post, we will aim to explain some common MDF wood trade terms, for anyone not from the same industry or not yet familiar with them. (more…)
Guide To Plywood Industry Standards
There is no doubt that plywood is a highly versatile and ubiquitous wood product that is usually available in varying forms. This makes it an ideal product for a broad range of uses. Plywood merchants argue that plywood was the first wood-engineered product and it continues to live to its expectation. (more…)
Best Uses For OSB Boards
The Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is an engineered wood that is formed by the addition of adhesives to wood flakes and compressing them is a specific orientation. The glued flakes form a wooden board that is much stronger. OSB is also referred to as aspenite or sterling boards and look almost similar to particle boards.…
Guide To Timber Based Sheet Materials
Timber based sheet materials are available in a number of different forms including chipboard, hardboard, plywood, MDF, OSB and protection board. Here at Theo’s Timber Ltd, we supply a wide range of quality sheet materials suitable for both interior and exterior projects, but just what are the differences between these materials? (more…)
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…
How Plywood Is Manufactured
How is plywood made? Plywood has an almost infinite number of applications in manufacturing due to its durability and nice finish. It is made of three or more layers of wood, bonded with adhesive for strength. (more…)
What Is White MDF?
MDF or medium density fibreboard is a construction material that is made of wood fibres and resin binders. These two elements are mixed under high temperature and pressure to create the strong MDF construction material. (more…)