SustainabilityRubberwood: A Second Life for Plantation Timber
Rubber trees spend decades producing latex before they are replanted. Here's why that timber has become a valuable, responsible material for plywood and furniture.
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Plywood guides, grade comparisons and news from Chalaka, written by the people who press the boards.
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GuidesPlywood Thickness Guide for Furniture and Cabinets
6 mm, 12 mm or 18 mm? A practical guide to choosing plywood thickness for carcasses, shelves, doors, backs and drawers.
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ManufacturingHow Plywood Is Made: A Walk Through Our Factory
From a log on the yard to a calibrated, stamped sheet: follow the ten steps that turn timber into Chalaka plywood.
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GuidesMR vs BWR vs BWP Plywood: Which Grade Do You Need?
The letters on a plywood stamp tell you how the glue line handles water. Here is a plain-English guide to MR, BWR and BWP grades and where each one belongs.
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