Building Materials - Engineering

Q1:

Plywood is made from

A common timber

B bamboo fibre

C teak wood only

D asbestos sheets.

ANS:C - teak wood only

Plywood may be made from hardwoods, softwoods, or a combination of the two. Some common hardwoods include ash, maple, mahogany, oak, and teak.

The most common softwood used to make plywood in the United States is Douglas fir, although several varieties of pine, cedar, spruce, and redwood are also used.