Blockboard has engineered compound plywood which comprises softwood stripes. These softwood stripes are joined edge to edge and then glued together under high pressure.
The standard size of the blockboard is 2440 x 1220 x 30 millimeters but it is available in different sizes.
Blockboard is used in furniture, articles that needed light-weight veneering, that offers great screw-tearing resistance, articles that need hardness and level surfaces. Blockboards are very useful for briarwood veneering of different thickness
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Types of Blockboard:
There are two most popular blockboards are available in the market:
- Boiling Water Proof Blockboard
- Moisture Resistant Blockboard
1. Boiling Water Proof Blockboard
Boiling waterproof blockboard is utilized in the areas where it is exposed to moisture and humid environment. This type of blackboard is appropriate to use in prefabricated structures.
2. Moisture Resistant Blockboard
Moisture-resistant blockboard is used in interior space such as partition, ceiling, wall paneling, etc.
Properties Of Blockboard
- Blockboard has good dimensional stability which is why it is used to make doors.
- It is light and easy to cut.
- It is more durable than plywood.
- They are easy to transport and handle.
- It has less strength as compared to plywood.
- The screw holding capacity of the blackboard is excellent.
Uses of Blockboard
- It is used to make shelves.
- It is used to make furniture such as tables, benches, etc.
- Blockboard is used to make lightweight beds.
- It is used to make doors, windows, etc.
- It is used to make wall partitions, wall panels etc.
Advantages of Blockboard
- Blockboard is cheap and easily available.
- They show stability in humid conditions.
- Varnish and paint can be done easily.
- The laminate coat can be done on the surface by using glue.
- It has a very well screw handling capacity.
- Handling and placing are very easy due to lightweight.
Disadvantages of Blockboard
- They have moderate strength.
- Crack can occur if the screw not done properly.
- Shrinkage and swelling may occur.