Ply board is an important part of the interior of our home to office, because it is used in making everything from doors to tables, cupboards, kitchen cabinets to beds. Both money and time are spent in all these things, so everyone wants that once the work is done, there should not be any hassle. Many times it is seen that due to dampness or some other reason the ply board gets damaged quickly. In such a situation, it is important to keep some things in mind while buying it, so that whatever you are making from it remains durable for a long time.
When you go to buy a ply board, the shopkeepers show many ways to test its strength, like bending it slightly so that you can feel that the ply board is quite flexible and will not get damaged. Show its strength by placing a heavy thing on it. For now, in this article we will know what things you have to keep in mind while buying ply board.
ISI Certification
There are many products which are given ISI (Indian Standards Institution) certification. While purchasing ply board, it should be kept in mind that it is ISI certified. Actually, it is considered a symbol of guarantee of high quality and safety trust of any product, which is now issued by BIS on behalf of Bureau of Indian Standards. A 7 digit license number is also given along with the ISI mark.
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Be sure to check your grades.
While buying ply board, you must check its grades like BWP i.e. boiling water proof. This is especially best for kitchen and bathroom. Apart from this, BWR i.e. Boiling Water Resistance, ply boards of this grade are suitable for normal use i.e. in those places where there is no fear of dampness and moisture. Apart from this, MR grade ply board is also available. These are moisture resistant. One should try to use it sparingly.
What is core gap quality?
While buying ply board, you must check what is the core gap quality. As if there is no empty gap between its layers. Such ply board is weak. A good way to check it is to look carefully at its edges. If there is dust falling off it or dark spots, light holes are visible and the layers are not tightly joined, then its quality may be bad. You can see by tapping. If a solid-heavy sound is coming then there is no gap inside it.
Must check ATBS
While purchasing ply board, you should ensure whether the ply is (ATBS) certified or not. ATBS (Anti-Termite Borer Solution). This is a special chemical treatment which is used to keep the ply board safe from termites and borers.
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