A Variety of Useful Properties of Bamboo Plywood Sheets
Laminated Bamboo is created by cutting thin, straight bamboo slits into the bamboo stem and pressing together. These bamboo strips or "sticks" are later joined by overlapping and crossing them over a period of days to weeks using an adhesive. After the procedure has been completed, the resulting bamboo plywood is stronger than ordinary bamboo wood and has the ability to be used in all kinds of furniture. As such it has become quite popular for use in boat interiors and other types of outdoor construction projects.
It has a number of advantages over natural bamboo plywood and other similar products. First of all, it requires less maintenance and is environmentally friendly. While bamboo is naturally more susceptible to insects and moisture than most woods, its natural protection from moisture will keep it safe from many of these problems. It also has a higher density than most woods, providing excellent dimensional stability while maintaining its natural look. Combined with its ability to withstand moisture, bamboo plywood is able to resist damage from constant exposure to water.
One of the best characteristics of bamboo plywood boards is their ability to expand and contract without causing any distortion or gaps. This is a huge advantage over veneer products which must be pressed and bonded at different rates to create a smooth surface. This can create a number of problems such as grooves and depressions that result in the formation of unsightly cracks. The expansion and contraction of bamboo strips are much less noticeable; so little or no distortion is visible even under high magnification. This also means that when veneer sheets are applied to bamboo plywood, the impression of the veneer does not show up if the bamboo strips were pressed and bonded at a slow rate.
Another benefit of bamboo plywood panels is that they come in a wide range of thicknesses. Because it can be cut to any required thickness, these panels are excellent for cutting materials to specific sizes. For example, one could cut a bamboo panel to fit a doorway and then use it as a replacement for standard paneling in the same room. A great disadvantage is that thin bamboo panels may require the practitioner to rip out some additional insulation.
While the above mentioned points describe only a few of the more common properties of bamboo plywood, it demonstrates its usefulness when combined with other useful raw materials. Due to its light weight, it is commonly used for countertops, flooring, and other applications where its strength and dimensional stability are an issue. Its ability to expand and contract during use makes it useful in a variety of situations. And because of its useful properties, it is one of the most inexpensive methods for creating solid wood window frames due to the lightness of the material.
In summary, bamboo plywood has a large number of useful properties. It is cost effective, available in a wide range of thicknesses, and requires little maintenance when compared to other building material options. Its light weight prevents it from causing structural weakness when used in applications where greater loads are applied. And due to its innate dimensional stability, it can be used in a variety of applications. In short bamboo plywood sheets are a great alternative to building material alternatives like wood.
