Marine plywood

Marine plywood is specially treated to resist rotting in a high-moisture environment. Its

construction is such that it can be used in environments where it is exposed to moisture for long
periods. Each wood veneer will have negligible core gap, limiting the chance of trapping water
in the plywood and hence providing a solid and stable glue bond. It uses an exterior Water
Boiled Proof (WBP) glue similar to most exterior plywoods. Marine plywood is frequently used
in the construction of docks and boats. It is much more expensive than standard plywood: the
cost for a typical 4-foot by 8-foot 1/2-inch thick board is roughly $75 to $100 US or around $2.5
per square foot, which is about three times as expensive as standard plywood. Marine plywood
can be graded as being compliant with BS 1088, which is a British Standard for marine plywood.
There are few international standards for grading marine plywood and most of the standards are
voluntary. Some marine plywood has a Lloyd's of London stamp that certifies it to be BS 1088
compliant. Some plywood is also labeled based on the wood used to manufacture it. Examples of
this are Okoume or Meranti

Other types of plywoods include fire-retardant, moisture-resistant, sign-grade and pressure-

treated. However, the plywood may be treated with various chemicals to improve the plywood's
fire resistancy. Each of these products is designed to fill a need in industry.

Plywood for indoor use generally uses the less expensive urea-formaldehyde glue which has limited
water resistance, while outdoor and marine-grade plywood are designed to withstand rot, and use a
water resistant phenol-formaldehyde glue to prevent delamination and to retain strength in high
humidity.
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