We all know plywood has excellent moisture resistance and shows high durability and resistance as it lasts for years while maintaining its appearance. Used in home furnishing to exterior constructions, there is a wide variety of plywood grades with practical applications. BWP grade plywood is one such woodwork that is designed for versatile applications. The numerous design patterns make it even more overwhelming to choose the right plywood for our intended purpose. But how to determine whether BWP grade is the right plywood for your project? To resolve this, you must first understand the purpose of this plywood type and see whether it matches your requirements.
What is BWP Grade Plywood
Commonly termed Marine plywood, BWP (boiling waterproof) grade plywood is a kind of plywood that offers the best resistance to moisture among all plywood types. It is made from hardwood veneer extracted from Gurjan or Eucalyptus trees. The resin used to bond the layers of veneers is phenol-formaldehyde, which is highly moisture-resistant and does not let water molecules penetrate beyond the surface of plywood, safeguarding whole wood against humid attacks. It is exposed to boiling water to boiling water during tests and analysis to verify its properties like waterproof, termite and borer proof.
Applications of BWP Grade Plywood
Given its high utility in areas with high moisture, there are many residential as well as marine applications of this grade of plywood. Here are the applications of BWP Grade Plywood:
- Outdoor Furniture: Outdoor furniture like patios, decks, rails, etc. are often exposed to highly moist conditions and rain and BWP-grade plywood ensures they survive these conditions.
- Marine Structures: Ships and boat building use marine-grade plywood to withstand constant exposure to water without swelling or rotting.
- Kitchen: The kitchen environment has a high moisture content due to food preparation. Having cabinets made with boiling waterproof plywood is ideal.
- Bathroom: BWP plywood provides essential resistance to moisture in bathroom vanities, mirror frames, fixtures and doors.
- Coastal Homes: The wall panels and flooring at coast side homes are made with BWP grade plywood as it offers high strength and reliability.
Other Applications:
- Docks and Piers
- Vehicle Flooring
- Signage and Display
- Pallets and Crates
Conclusion
Boiling waterproof plywood, or marine plywood is the highest grade of plywood when it comes to moisture resistance. It has a high strength to withstand heavy-duty, high-traffic loads, hence the most used plywood in marine applications. At Grassim Ply, we make BWP plywood for all required applications. So if you are working on a furniture project or building a marine structure, you can reach out to us for the best range of plywood crafted with meticulous precision per the best industry standards.
