Plywood is a material manufactured from thin layers or “plies” of wood veneer that are glued together with adjacent layers having their wood grain rotated up to 90 degrees to one another. It is an engineered wood from the family of manufactured boards which include medium-density fibreboard (MDF), oriented strand board (OSB) and particle board (chipboard).
All plywoods bind resin and wood fibre sheets (cellulose cells are long, strong and thin) to form a composite material. This alternation of the grain is called cross-graining and has several important benefits: it reduces the tendency of wood to split when nailed at the edges; it reduces expansion and shrinkage, providing improved dimensional stability; and it makes the strength of the panel consistent across all directions. There is usually an odd number of plies, so that the sheet is balanced—this reduces warping. Because plywood is bonded with grains running against one another and with an odd number of composite parts, it has high stiffness perpendicular to the grain direction of the surface ply.
Smaller, thinner, and lower quality plywoods may only have their plies (layers) arranged at right angles to each other. Some better-quality plywood products will by design have five plies in steps of 45 degrees (0, 45, 90, 135, and 180 degrees), giving strength in multiple axes.
The word ply derives from the French verb plier, “to fold”, from the Latin verb plico, from the ancient Greek verb πλέκω.
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Prices of plywood in South Africa
Types of plywood
And many more
The old ways of building are gone, and the new has come.
Those days when everything was built with blocks and mud are far gone.
Today people prefer cleaner, cheaper and safer ways of building.
Today, woods are used in more construction than before when concrete was the only option.
With industrialization and urbanization, many people seek to build a home for themselves and their families; the cheapest way to do this is by using wood.
One may ask which wood may be best in building. I present to you, plywood.
Ply woods are super durable and reliable.
They are found easily in shops and are very affordable.
Plywood is an assembly of wood veneers that are bonded together using resin glue to produce a flat sheet which is structurally and dimensionally stronger than solid wood.
Plywood can be used in a wide range of interior and exterior applications.
So you see, plywood can be used for just anything, anywhere and in every situation.
There are various types including Hardwood, shuttering (water proof plywood) and marine.
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Where to buy plywood in South Africa?
Looking to buy some plywood for your project or building? Walk into any wood and furniture shop in South Africa and get some at affordable prices, or you can shop them online with a reliable online dealer that would have them delivered straight to your location.
Popular building & construction stores are cashbuild and co. visit their website for more information on the prices of plywood in mzanzi.
What determines the price of plywood
- The material
- The size
- The quality
- Where you purchase it
Plywood sizes available
The following are some of the common sizes of plywoods sold in South Africa.
1100 x 1000 by 25mm
1170 x 1100 by 25mm
Prices of plywood in South Africa
The price of plywood differs among stores. The type of wood and size determines the price it will be sold for.
| Plywood type | Price | Contact Buyer |
| Plywood & pallets | R 190 | 0790795011 |
| Pallets & plywood | R 120 | |
| Normal plywood | ||
| Marine plywood | ||
| Foreign plywood for ceiling | ||
| Plywood quarter | ||
| Local hard plywood for ceiling | ||
| Turkish made marine plywood |
Frequently ask Questions (FAQs)
How Much Does sheets of plywood cost?
The cost of a sheet of plywood will depend on the size and where it's purchased. Depending on the thickness, plywood can cost anywhere from $5 to as much as $55 for a 4×8 sheet. For example, a 4×8 that 1/4″ thick can cost $6, while a 4×8 that is 11/32″ thick can cost around $15
How much is a length of plywood?
If building in the South Afric, the length and width of plywood is measured in standard units. As described, the most common size for a sheet of plywood is 4 x 8 feet. Hardwood plywood is also available in sizes 2 x 2 feet, 2 x 4 feet, and 4 x 4 feet.
What is the difference between Shutterply and plywood?
Although shutterply is lowest grade of plywood, it can still be used for a variety of home DIY projects, especially when you're making an item where the board will be out of sight, such as a headboard or piece of furniture that will be upholstered.
How many 2X4 studs are in a unit?
How is lumber measured?
Lumber is generally sized according to thickness, as in the case of rough sawn lumber, or in specific widths, thicknesses and/or lengths as in the case of dimensional lumber. … This measurement refers to the thickness and width of the lumber and the length varies.
Visit cashbuild.com to find out the various options available to your project to ensure maximum and strong output.
