Blockboard is a type of plywood that is engineered in a special way. It is pressured in such a way that the softwood strips are found between two layers of the wood veneers in the core of the sheet. This contributes to the dimensional stability of the board. The presence of softwood strips ensures that the board is able to hold nails and screws better than the other engineered boards. Though it is lighter than plywood, it does not split or splinter while cutting because of the presence of softwood in its core. The plywood which refers to thin sheets of wood bonded together replaced wood for making furniture, kitchen cabinets etc as it was considerably cheaper The market now is flooded with technologically refined and advanced plywood types that can be chosen and used according to the appropriateness for the purpose. Blockboard is one of the compound plywood types that are engineered for uses such as furniture making, heavier worktops, and the likes.
The block board is generally considered to be the carpenter’s favorite because they do not bend as the plywood done especially when lengthy pieces are supposed to be used is what is block board is used for. Blockboard is stiffer and light in weight. It makes it easier for them to work with Blockboard.
