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Choosing the right materials is a very important step in the renovation process. The quality and effect of your home renovation will be directly affected by the materials you choose. Today, I will teach you how to choose materials.
What is a board? Boards are what we often call man-made boards. They're made from wood, processed into panels. Typical sizes range from 1220mm to 2440mm, with thicknesses ranging from 3mm to 18mm. You'll almost certainly encounter board materials during renovations. Common types include blockboard, plywood, core board, integrated board, and eco-friendly board.
So how do you judge the quality of a board? The main performance indicators of the board include moisture content, transverse static bending strength, bonding strength, immersion peeling and environmental protection grade.
1. Moisture content refers to the percentage of water weight in wood to oven-dried wood weight. The moisture content determines the quality of wood products. When the moisture content exceeds 16%, quality problems such as blistering, cracking, deformation, arching, and discoloration are likely to occur.
2. Transverse static bending strength is a physical and mechanical property. The higher the value of this index, the stronger its ability to resist bending deformation. In other words, the greater the transverse static bending strength, the stronger the board.
3. Bonding strength refers to the degree of bonding between the surface and the middle board. If the surface bonding strength is low, there is a high possibility of debonding between the surface veneer and the base material during use.
4. Dip-stripping involves dipping and drying the specimen. The adhesive layer experiences stress due to wet expansion and dry shrinkage, and the degree of peeling is used to determine the quality of the bonding performance. Poor dip-stripping performance will result in debonding between the surface veneer and the various layers of the substrate during use.
5. I don't need to elaborate on environmental ratings; everyone should understand. Board materials are environmentally friendly. Eco-friendly boards have all been upgraded to E0, and furniture boards have even been upgraded to formaldehyde-free. If conditions permit, choose board materials with high environmental ratings. After all, ensuring the environmental quality of the substrate is crucial for a healthy overall home environment.
When purchasing boards, it is recommended that you consider the core material, appearance, company qualifications and environmental protection level, so that you can choose the boards that suit your needs.