A Short History of Plywood

According to the APA Website: "Archeologists have found traces of laminated wood in the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs.  A thousand years ago, the Chinese shaved wood and glued it together for use in furniture. The English and French are reported to have worked wood on the general principle of plywood in the 17th and 18th centuries. And historians credit Czarist Russia for having made forms of plywood prior to the 20th century as well. Early modern-era plywood was typically made from decorative hardwoods and most commonly used in the manufacture of household items, such as cabinets, chests, desk tops and doors. Construction plywood made from softwood species did not appear on the scene until the 20th century."

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Rosboro Plywood

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Rosboro Plywood MillConstruction Grade

A dependable structural product for residential and light-commercial applications, Rosboro Construction Grade Plywood is our workhorse panel that offers excellent stability and consistent guality. Produced in our APA-certified mill and available in Struc 1, CDX and CSA-approved CCX, this reliable Douglas fir plywood mixes durability and versatility to satisfy a wide range of end uses.

Industrial Grade

Rosboro Industrial Grade Plywood combines our high standards for strength and durability with custom capabilities. Available in CCP, CCXP & TS, as well as Sturd-I-Floor panels, our versatile Douglas fir, Industrial Grade product can be machined and sanded for customer-specified applications. Specialized options include custom lay ups and sizes, tongue & groove and shiplap edges.

Rosboro PlywoodRosboro plywood is APA EWS certified and meets all local building codes. Engineered under strict guidelines, Rosboro's Construction and Industrial Grade Plywood can be supplied in a variety of lengths and lay up thickness. For added convenience, customers can bundle plywood products with other building materials, such as studs, glulam or lumber.

Low Formaldehyde Emissions

When choosing Rosboro's APA trademarked engineered wood panels, you can be sure the glues used in their manufacture are safe for both builders and consumers. Performance panels manufactured in accordance with U.S. Voluntary Product Standards PS 1 and PS 2 use phenol formaldehyde. Their unique chemistry makes these waterproof adhesives highly durable and stable, resulting in low formaldehyde emissions. APA Rated panels use only moisture resistant adhesives that are exempt from U.S. HUD and California formaldehyde regulations due to their very low emission rates. Click here for more information on Low Formaldehyde Emissions.

Grades: CDX, CCX and Structural 1

Sizes Available: 4' x 8', 4' x 9' and 4' x 10'

Thickness Available: 3/8" to 1-1/8"

Rosboro Plywood MillPieces per Unit

  • 3/8" - 88 pcs.
  • 1/2" - 66 pcs.
  • 5/8" - 55 pcs.
  • 3/4" - 44 pcs.
  • 1-1/8" - 30 pcs.

Certification: APA  

International Approval: CSA (Canada)

Shipping

  • Truck & Van
  • Rail - UP at mill and BNSF
  • Container