Manufactured board

Question 1

MDF sources

Answer 1

waste timber is broken down into fibres and combined with a resin binder, pressed into strong dense sheets

Question 2

Plywood sources

Answer 2

thin layers or veneers of wood glued together, each layer has it grain rotated 90 degrees so it is strong in all directions

Question 3

Chipboard sources

Answer 3

wood chips or varying sizes are mixed with resin and pressed into a sheet

Question 4

MDF properties and uses

Answer 4

rigid, stable, smooth, easy to finish surface, absorbent. good value, flat pack furniture, toys, kitchen units, internal construction

Question 5

Plywood properties and uses

Answer 5

very stable in all directions. furniture, shelving, toys, construction - interior and exterior as marine grades have higher water resistance

Question 6

Chipboard properties and uses

Answer 6

good compressive strength, not water resistant, good value but prone to chipping. flooring, low-end furniture, kitchen units, worktops