{"id":4275,"date":"2020-02-07T15:34:20","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T15:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbifiberglass.com\/dev\/?p=4275"},"modified":"2025-05-14T14:24:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:24:08","slug":"marine-plywood-vs-pressure-treated-plywood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbifiberglass.com\/dev\/marine-plywood-vs-pressure-treated-plywood\/","title":{"rendered":"Marine Plywood vs Pressure Treated Plywood"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>I&#8217;m Doing Some Repairs on my Boat. Can I Use Pressure Treated Plywood Instead of Marine Plywood for Coring?<\/h2>\n<p>A comparison to illustrate why these plywoods are not interchangeable.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 312px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"zpImage\" src=\"https:\/\/campaign-image.com\/zohocampaigns\/458497000005682004_zc_v17_brunzeel_okume_plywood.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"312\" height=\"165\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meranti Marine Plywood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"zpImage\" src=\"https:\/\/campaign-image.com\/zohocampaigns\/458497000005682004_zc_v17_webimages_partscatalog_wood_sprucepressuretreatedwood_12934x4x8pt_20160314035030pm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\" align=\"left\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pressure Treated Plywood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Marine Plywood<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Assembled\u00a0gap and void-free in all layers.<\/li>\n<li>Laminated under pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Uses special, water-proof glue that holds the\u00a0layers together.<\/li>\n<li>Constructed of harder woods which have a natural water resistance.<\/li>\n<li>Stronger and more durable because it has more thinner layers of hardwood.<\/li>\n<li>Water has no effect on the glue or the strength of the lamination.<\/li>\n<li>Will not easily delaminate, bubble, buckle, or warp.<\/li>\n<li>If cut no voids or gaps will be discovered on the\u00a0cut edges.<\/li>\n<li>If finished appropriately, will outlast pressure-treated plywood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pressure Treated Plywood<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Common plywood that has been\u00a0 pressure treated with chemicals.<\/li>\n<li>This treatment prevents the wood from decaying or rotting.<\/li>\n<li>Can also discourage insect damage.<\/li>\n<li>Pressure treatment with chemical compounds does not waterproof the plywood.<\/li>\n<li>Continuous exposure to water will leach the preservative chemicals from the wood.<\/li>\n<li>Often made with soft wood to enable the penetration of the chemicals.<\/li>\n<li>Softer woods will also allow for the penetration of water.<\/li>\n<li>Does not have the additional plies to add strength and durability.<\/li>\n<li>Does not eliminate all gaps or voids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Marine plywood is specifically manufactured to stand up to the harsh marine environment.\u00a0The materials used in in its construction are specifically chosen to assist in making it as water resistant as possible.\u00a0 Pressure treated plywood is usually regular softwood and will absorb moisture very easily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m Doing Some Repairs on my Boat. Can I Use Pressure Treated Plywood Instead of Marine Plywood for Coring? A comparison to illustrate why these plywoods are not interchangeable. Marine Plywood Assembled\u00a0gap and void-free in all layers. Laminated under pressure. Uses special, water-proof glue that holds the\u00a0layers together. 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