Plywood is the building material of choice for many projects because of its strength, versatility and affordability. However not every plywood is made the same. It's essential to choose the right plywood for your project, especially if you’re building outdoors and need it to withstand the weather.
But which plywood is best? With so many options, construction professionals and DIYers alike head to Smith Plywoods in Maple Ridge, the Lower Mainland's only dedicated plywood lumber yard. There, the highly trained staff are always eager to help guide you to the right plywood for your project.
Plywood made for B.C. weather
If your projects will be exposed to the elements, it's important to choose weather- and water-resistant exterior plywood – strong enough to be used outside and in areas that are exposed to humidity and water. Common uses include garages, decks, walkways, outdoor furniture, sheds and this time of year... outdoor Christmas decorations!
Even among exterior plywoods, there are many different kinds, though the most common are CDX or ACX.
While similar to standard exterior plywoods, marine plywood is the highest quality sold at Smith Plywoods and is used in building boats or other marine applications. Choose from all fir with a void-free core or a marine mahogany with a tropical core.
Plywood for your holiday projects
With Christmas right around the corner, the Smith Plywoods experts can also help you with all your indoor and outdoor projects.
For those with access to a laser cutter, plywood Christmas ornaments make a unique decorating or gift idea, with a virtually endless array of possibilities. You'll find a massive range of laser plywood decoration templates online, including many free options that allow you to create truly unique designs that money can’t buy.
And of course, if you need to build new shelves to hold all of your new Christmas decorations, or a bigger temporary table to seat all your family and friends, they can help with that, too!
This December, bring your ideas to Smith Plywoods, and their holiday elves will help you find the plywood that best suits your projects, plus all the stains, glues, drill bits, clamps, saw blades, wax pastes, caulking, conditioners and more to make your vision a reality.
Visit Smith Plywoods online at smithplywoods.com or stop by from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at 20091 113B Ave. Call 604-574-4393 for more details.
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