plywood

• what type of composite is plywood?

  sheet-based
• properties of plywood

  • grain runs at 90 degrees to sheets above & below it, increases stability
  • odd number of layers, strong in all directions
  • doesn't split
• applications of plywood

  • sheds
  • flooring
  • furniture
  • can be graded interior or exterior
• disadvantages or plywood

  • can come apart if the layers become wet