Manufactured Boards Flashcards
1
Q
List 5 manufactured boards
A
MDF
Plywood
Particle Board
Chip Board
Fiber Board
2
Q
How is plywood made?
A
Layers of different woods (softwood or hardwood) stacked on top of each other rotated by 90° every layer.
3
Q
What is chip board made from?
A
Waste chips of different woods glued firmly together with a smooth layer on the outside.
4
Q
What are the properties of MDF?
A
Dense
No splinters
Smooth surface
Easily paintable
5
Q
What are the properties of particle board?
A
Dense
Strong
Resistant to moisture and warping
Insulator
Durable
