Different Types of Plywood for Construction Projects

Before we dive into the right kind of plywood for your project, let’s start with the basics. What is plywood? 

Plywood is a sheet material, consisting of layers of wood veneer glued together. This technique allows the plywood to reach new levels of strength and resistance, becoming resistant to splitting, expansion, and shrinkage. And these qualities are what make plywood so valuable. 

Interior Plywood for Construction

While it may seem that interior plywood doesn’t have the same demanding requirements as the plywood used for exterior construction, there are still a lot of things to consider when making your choice. Walls, ceilings, floors, and more all have different needs; don’t worry, the right plywood is available to you. 

Ceilings

Garnica’s Fireshield Building plywood is a truly innovative product. As plywood becomes a more popular choice for ceilings, our lightweight, fire-resistant plywood stands out. Available in a wide variety of sizes, these sustainable panels are easy to install, thanks to their light weight and easy machining. In addition, these panels boast the following certifications:

• ASTM E-84 Class A & CAN/ULC S102-10 
• CARB Phase 2
• TSCA Title VI
• CE2+ structural certificate 
• PEFC and FSC® upon request

Walls

Consider Garnica’s Ultralight Poplar plywood. One of the most important factors to keep in mind when choosing plywood for walls is sound and temperature insulation; this specific range boasts a XPS core, providing this panel with exceptional insulation. It’s crucial that your plywood, in addition to being easy to finish, paintable and machinable, properly insulates the room, contributing to a long-lasting product. And this product does just that; it also comes in a variety of finishes including natural wood, ideal for decorative purposes and is sustainably produced on our European plantations. 

Ceilings

Garnica’s 100% European Lightweight Poplar Plywood is a truly unmatched product. As plywood becomes a more popular choice for ceilings, our lightweight plywood stands out. Available in a wide variety of sizes, and thicknesses, these sustainable panels are easy to install, thanks to their light weight. 

Floors

Floors are arguably the part of the home that receives the most traction and wear and tear. Because of this, picking a long-lasting, durable plywood is imperative. Garnica’s G-brick plywood is a sustainable panel that offers excellent insulation properties (both acoustic and thermal) and great structural properties to perfectly finish your project; it is an industrial panel that has exceptional weight-bearing and lightweight characteristics that make installation a simple task. 

Exterior Plywood for Construction

Choosing the right plywood for your exterior construction is essential. Exterior zones receive much more wear and tear than interior areas, especially from the elements and ensuring that your plywood choice is long-lasting and durable is key. In addition to withstanding humidity, rain, snow, or heat, the right plywood for exterior projects will be resistant to other kinds of damage, such as bugs or general decay. 

 Garnica’s Duraply Plywood is a fantastic choice:

• 15 year quality guarantee
• Immune to attacks from fungi and xylophages and delamination
• Available with a HPL/CPL laminate finish to increase resistance to impact and scratching
• Entire panel boasts innovative treatment, ensuring the entire panel is strong

Plywood for Furniture Construction

In addition to being a good choice for interior and exterior structural construction, plywood is a popular selection for furniture construction. A great option is our Elegance plywood range: 

• It’s resistant: floors, walls, and ceilings aren’t the only areas that receive lots of wear and tear. Items such as kitchen cabinets are constantly touched by hands, may come into contact with water, heat, or humidity, and bear lots of weight. 
• It’s versatile: gone are the days of traditional furniture pieces. As people begin to spend more time at home and search to create a home office space that speaks to them, using materials that can meet the exact dimensions of a certain space is key. Try using plywood for floating shelves, benches, or closets to take advantage of every inch of your space. 

At Garnica, we’re ready to help you find the right plywood for your project, no matter what you have in mind. Our wide range of plywood options means that we have just what you need. Click here to see where you can buy Garnica plywood today and get started.