Is there such a thing as bamboo plywood?

Bamboo plywood is a non-timber forest product and can be used in place of regular plywood. Bamboo plywood can be manufactured to follow either horizontal or vertical grain making for a beautiful plywood interior. It can be used for interior walls, countertops, cabinetry, or furniture.

Why is bamboo plywood good?

It is Strong and Durable Bamboo plywood is stronger and denser than most hardwoods. Bamboo plywood is multi-layered, cross-laminated, and heat-pressed together for added strength and stability. This also helps prevent the material from warping, making it up to 3times more durable than traditional hardwood.

What is bamboo plywood?

Bamboo plywood is made of fine layers of bamboo strips laid in parallel order and kiln dried, sanded smooth and then laminated edge to edge to create a single-ply panel. These panels are then laminated again to each other to create multi-ply bamboo plywood free of formaldehyde emissions.

How big is a sheet of bamboo plywood?

Our Bamboo plywood sheets are 4′ X 8′ and available in natural or carbonzied finishes and vertical or horizontal grains. The sheets are available in 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch thicknesses. Below are some samples of bamboo panels and bamboo sheets: Natural Vertical Grain Bamboo Plywood Sheets. Carbonized Vertical Grain Bamboo Plywood Sheets.

What kind of plywood does northwest bamboo use?

Northwest Bamboo, Inc. provides bamboo plywood panels, bamboo countertops, bamboo veneer, and other bamboo building materials to clients worldwide, including Seattle, Portland, Chicago, California, The East Coast, and beyond. Popular types include 3 ply 3/4″, 3 ply 1/2″, 3 ply 1/4″, and single ply.

What kind of wood is Plyboo made out of?

PlybooStrand® bamboo plywood and veneer uses strand technology to turn 100% rapidly renewable bamboo into a beautiful yet exceptionally durable green building material. Our strand bamboo plywood and veneer sheets are architectural-grade and can be cut and sanded using conventional woodworking equipment.

Which is the best type of plywood to use?

Bamboo ply board is very strong and it can be made water resistant for natural and carbonized bamboo plywood and panels. Vertical grain bamboo plywood and horizontal grain bamboo plywood are the most prolific forms of this new construction material and it is produced as natural or carbonized in color.