Blockboard Sheets and Their Uses

Blockboard Sheets

• Composed of layers of veneer on top and bottom with wooden lists in between.
• Width of wooden lists spans from 7 mm to 30 mm.
• Typically used in furniture manufacturing and interior design.
• Internal filler consists of softwood (e.g., poplar or white pine) measuring 15x15 mm or 20x20 mm, or rectangles of 15x20 mm or 20x30 mm, with a maximum length of one meter.
• Veneer layers are made from various woods, 2-3 mm thick, placed on fibrous reflective middle blocks.

Uses of Blockboard Panels

• Suitable for furniture manufacturing.
• Used for wall cladding and making tables and benches.
• Ideal for creating long bookshelves and internal door fillers.

Advantages of Blockboard Panels

• Easy application of natural wood veneers or Formica, available in ready-to-use pallets.
• Capable of forming interlocks and various welds for large surface construction.
• Produces large areas without visible joints or defects.

Disadvantages of Blockboard Panels

• Filler packs cannot reverse the annual ring direction, leading to potential curvature.
• Requires edge treatment with wood frames.
• May curve after applying veneer on one side.
• Expansion gaps become noticeable when trimming the board.

Sizes and Sales Units of Blockboard Panels

• Thickness options: 12, 19, 22, and 25 mm (locally manufactured).
• Available sizes:
  • 244 x 122 cm
  • 220 x 122 cm
  • 200 x 125 cm
  • 120 x 100 cm

Manufactured Wood Types

Particle Boards

• Made from cellulose fibers from varied sources (wood, flax, cotton, sugarcane).
• Processed mechanically into particles, dried, mixed with adhesives, and compressed at high temperatures (around 120°C).
• Commonly used in furniture industry, density ranges from 550 to 750 kg/m³.

Properties of Particleboard

• Manufactured as large panel sizes with a homogeneous structure.
• Acts as a sound isolator and is easy to operate with machines or manually.
• Compatible with wood veneer, Formica, and plastic.
• Economical and cost-effective.

Disadvantages of Particleboard

• Prone to crushing at edges; requiring additional framing for protection.
• Less durable than natural wood or blockboard.
• Ineffective for making holes for screws or hinges.

Uses of Particleboard

• Ideal for wall and ceiling cladding in various settings (homes, offices, halls).
• Provides sound insulation for theatres, cinemas, and lecture halls.
• Used in the manufacture of furniture, including desks and cabinetry.
• Suitable for door cladding and filling.

Available Sizes of Particleboard

• Size options include:
  • 244 x 122 cm
  • 366 x 122 cm
• Thickness options: 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 19, 22, 25, 30, and 36 mm.