Wood: manufacture boards

Question 1

Properties of block board

Answer 1

Pros
- light weight
- easy to work with
- low strength&durability
- poor conductor of sound, heat
Cons
- can crack easily
- weak
- can shrink
Suitable for: door, shelf, table

Question 2

Properties of plywood

Answer 2

Pros
- high resistance
- flexible
- fire resistance
- sound&heat insulation
Cons
- not durable
- might get infect by insects if no chem treatment
Suitable for: furniture, roofing/flooring, interior wall

Question 3

Properties of MDF (medium density fibre board)

Answer 3

Pros
- dense
- flat
- hard to crack
- easy to paint
- cheap
Cons
- easy to damage
- heavy
- can’t support a lot of weight
Suitable for: furniture, cabinet, fire resistance, sound proof

Question 4

Properties of hard board (high density fibre board)

Answer 4

Pros
- light weight
- durable
- flame retardant
Cons
- hard to cut
- adhesive problem
- moisture retention
Suitable for: kitchen unit, floor decking, cabinet

Question 5

Properties of veneer

Answer 5

Pros
- make wood looks neater
Cons
- can be peel off
- doesn’t last long
- hard to apply
Suitable for: teak, beech, oak, maple, MDF