Processed timbers/ Manufactured boards

Question 1

MDF

Answer 1

• MDF is dense, flat, stiff, has no knots and easily machined
• Contains no voids and will deliver sharp edges with no tearout
• Used in soundproofing, making furniture and flooring

Question 2

Marine Plywood

Answer 2

• Known as one of the highest quality plywoods around
• Known for its toughness, damage resistance and ability to withstand extreme conditions
• Typically used in water proof flooring ad plywood cladding for spas and gyms

Question 3

Aeroply

Answer 3

• Made from three layers of birch and is only one mm thick
• Was designed to be used on aeroplane wings as it can be curved effectively
• It is very light but also strong when laminated together with various sheets

Question 4

Flexible Plywood

Answer 4

• Availability in both long and shorts grain
• Light weight as it is made from thin sheets
• Having surface faces that are usually smooth on both sides
• Used in model and moulding - making for creative concepts and prototypes

Question 5

Chipboard

Answer 5

• Very easy to use and is also cheap
• Is a strong material which will with stand pressure
• Is aesthectically designed with its altered finishes and wood - like features
• Used in kitchen worktops, flooring/ underlay, building insulation

Question 6

Plywood

Answer 6

• Very high strength, this is from the wood its need from
• Plywood is easy to cut and can fit almost every construction requirement
• Plywood has very high tensile strength making it impact resistant
• Plywood is most promiently used in structural applications