When considering materials for furniture, cabinetry or interiors, durability and cost are two major factors that affect every homeowner and designer. Calibrated plywood has become one of the most dependable materials for modern interiors as it combines advanced engineering and superior strength to the wood. The initial investment is slightly higher than standard plywood, however, your long term maintenance and repair savings will be significantly classifying the affordability of the wood.
This is how calibrated plywood will provide you significant savings on maintenance costs over time
Exact Thickness Equates to Less Repairs
Calibrated plywood is produced with sophisticated machinery that provides uniform thickness throughout the sheet. This provides a consistent surface without unevenness that will likely have furniture joints not aligned properly. Because of this accuracy and precision of calibrated wood, the furniture will fit, resulting in less wear and tear from daily use, and less repairs needing to be made to relocate loose panels, misaligned shutters and squeaky joints. In time this will save you time and money.
Increased Moisture Resistance Prevents Damage
A main reason for homeowners spending on maintenance comes from moisture. General plywood is more likely to expand, twist and delaminate than calibrated. Calibrated plywood, especially constructed with a Boiling Water Proof (BWP) adhesive, has superior moisture resistance. In humid places such as kitchens and bathrooms, calibrated plywood is excellent because compared to regular plywood, it can be replaced much less frequently. This leads you to worry less about repairing swollen or cracked panels, because the calibrated plywood will hold up well over time.
Durable Construction Minimizes Replacement Costs
Calibrated plywood is constructed with thick hardwood veneers glued together. Hence, calibrated plywood is a dense, sturdy board that can take the strain of heavy weight and everyday use, as well as temperature changes. Furniture items made using calibrated plywood retain their shape and strength indefinitely unlike cheaper alternatives that buckle and break down over time. By purchasing once for a high-quality material, you effectively counteract the never-ending cycle of furniture replacements and hidden costs associated with all the cheap wood items.
Smooth Surface Decreases Finishing and Refinishing Costs
The smooth surface of calibrated plywood makes fundamentals for laminates, veneers and paints. With less sanding and preparation required, finishing is quicker, easier, and less expensive to install. The smooth surface also keeps laminates, and the finish intact for longer, and therefore fewer wedging and refinishing costs as time goes on. Laminating companies such as Royale Touche often recommend a calibrated board on their upper end laminate lines to help make the finish quality even better and eliminate the need for you to maintain.
Conclusion
Standard plywood, even though it may seem economical in reality, you probably incur costs related to maintenance as you install furniture that is junk. Calibrated plywood will provide value for a very long time, with its simple-to-work-with uniform structure, direct moisture resistance, and construction integrity. Many times, if you buy calibrated plywood and have it laminated to use for furniture that you will use over and over for a long time, with Royale Touche, you pay one price and the furniture will continue to endure for decades. In short, calibrated plywood is a wise investment as it saves money, but it also provides a solid and beautiful place to live for the next foreseeable decades.
