Are you buying plywood for your furniture? STOP…! Do not just believe anyone. Use your discretion and judgment. Here is a guide on how to choose the best possible plywood.
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Which type of timber log is suitable for making plywood? |
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Imported - Gurjan log is best suitable.
Everest - Made out of Gurjan logs and imported hardwood. |
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Which type of timber log is suitable for making a block board.? |
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PINE &TEAK log is suitable
Everest- We use pine log. |
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For how many hours Plywood is safe in boiling water? |
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Minimum 80 hours in boiling water.
Everest -It is safe for 120 hours in boiling water. |
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What should be the thickness of face used in making Plywood? |
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Minimum 0.6 mm FACE should be used.
Everest - We use 0.6 mm thickness. |
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What should be done to prevent plywood from deforming/ warping? |
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Full long panel & tenderized core should be used.
Everest-We make according to the answer given. |
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How much CORE Gap should be there in plywood? |
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It must not be more than 3mm in between core joints.
Everest - Minimum Core Gap. |
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How long must plywood be safe from borer & termite attack? |
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It must be safe from borer & termite attack for as many years as possible.
Everest -It is safe for 11 years from borer, termite, and fungus attack. |
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Should the manufacturer give Warrantee or Guarantee. |
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If the manufacturing company believes in quality product then it should give Warranty & Guarantee.
Everest-Since 7years we have given guarantee card to our customers and today it is guaranteed for 11 years. |
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How pure should the Resin utilized for bonding of plywood be? |
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Solid contents of PF Resin should be 49%. Resin must be made in own plant, tested in batches, then used.
Everest- We have Qualified Chemists and prepare Resin in our own plant, get it tested batch wise, then it is utilized. |
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Is Bureau of Indian Standards approval required for plywood? |
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Good plywood manufactures should have license from BIS.
Everest- Everest ply is IS: 303 Specified. |
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Is it possible that cheap plywood can endanger your health? |
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Yes, cheap plywood would keep releasing powder which could damage your lungs and cause respiratory
Diseases.
Everest - It is powder proof. |
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Out of 11 basic points, Everest plywood gets 10.5 points. |
A Laboratory test for the above can be made. Take a sample of plywood you prefer to buy and get it tested. If the plywood passes the test then go ahead and buy the product.
Laboratory Address:
Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Industries (IPIRTI)
Tumkur Road,
Bangalore - 560 022 (Karnataka) There are many more such laboratories you can get more information from our Dealers. |
