PLYWOOD

Plywood is made by gluing together a number of thin veneers or plies of softwood or hardwood. There are always an odd number of veneers and each ply is at a right angle to the one below, this gives the material its strength. The more veneers used, the stronger plywood becomes. Both the type of glue and veneers determine the suitability of a sheet for a particular application. Plywood is graded for exterior or interior use depending upon the water resistance of the glue used to stick the plies together. The finish quality of plywood varies considerably, some plywood have attractive grains while others can contain knots. Some can be faced with phenolic film, melamine paper or polyester to meet certain requirements such as wearable, water-proof, fire-proof, etc. Combining a beautiful natural veneer surface with a durable core, our plywood provides the strength of lumber, but with greater efficiency and versatility. It can even be shaped or formed for curved applications. That natural versatility is enhanced by Charberwood's vertical integration.

Thanks to the immediate access to a tremendous selection of high-grade veneers, substrates, panel sizes and thicknesses for a wide range of applications, we can even offer a pre-finished hardwood plywood program and hardwood-faced panels with decorative overlay backs to provide a single solution to both exterior and interior applications. Plus, we manufacture most of our own substrates - and do all our layups, sanding, laminating and finishing in our own facilities. So we control the process and maintain the highest standards of quality from start to finish.