In India, various regions face constant humidity, particularly near the coastal areas or areas that receive too much rain. The moisture content in the air can affect the interiors of the home severely. One such material that can be affected by moisture is plywood, which is widely used inside the home in the kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living room furniture. The plywood can swell, warp and delaminate in such conditions.
Why Humidity Affects Regular Plywood
If you use regular plywood in constant humidity and moisture prone ares, the adhesives used in the bonding of such plywood will weaken over time, which will make the layers of the plywood peel and ultimately affect the surface finish as well. The first sign you will notice is the bent, swelling of the edges and less durability.
What Makes Marine Plywood Suitable
When you choose Marine plywood sheets, you need to understand that the plywood is created by using strong adhesives that are treated to resist moisture.
Marine plywood shows the following features in Humid Regions
They provide dimensional stability
They are resistant to Bending, swelling or warping, which will prevent the separation of layers
Offers stability for long-term, around 15-20 years, in a constant humid environment
Since it is made of strong wood, it provides a good base for laminates and other finishes.
Where can you use Marine plywood?
Marine plywood will work best in conditions where there is constant moisture exposure, like in the kitchen, where there is steam from cooking, spills, etc., the bathroom, since it is constantly wet, and outdoor furniture to protect against moisture, and they can also be used for wall panelling where there is high humidity.
Finish on the Marine plywood
Although the Marine plywood is manufactured to resist moisture, the finishes used, such as paint, laminates, or veneers, provide an added layer of protection.
Edge Protection or Edge Banding
The core of the plywood is more prone to moisture or water seeping in, and the edges of the plywood must be sealed properly at the time of installation. The plywood edges are sealed with wood veneers, PVC, and melamine.
Maintain the plywood
If you regularly maintain the plywood, it will avoid early degradation or delamination of the plywood. Ensure there is proper ventilation where the plywood is used, plywood is wiped regularly and minor maintenance is carried out whenever required.
Choosing the Right Quality
When selecting the plywood, ensure that there is a proper certification and quality check of the plywood. There are many plywood products in the market with Marine plywood marking, but they are not original.
Royale Touche is known to provide the best quality Marine Grade plywood manufactured according to the ISI, BIS and International standards with E0 Emission.
Conclusion
Considering all the above factors about selecting the plywood for high humidity or moisture-prone regions, Marine plywood clearly is the best choice for protection against warping, bending or delamination even in the most extreme conditions.
