Basic properties of bakelite plywood

Main characteristics of bakelite plywood and its advantages for finishing the house

Wikipedia gives not only the definition of bakelite plywood as a strong building material for interior and exterior parts of the house walls, and additionally indicates its properties.

The production of bakelite plates is arranged by the technique of plasticizing veneer of pine or birch wood. This occurs under high pressure and a simultaneous low temperature pressure. Separate layers of wood veneer are processed with a bakelite solution or lacquer-containing substance. By external features, the bakelite mixture resembles a resinous liquid, similar to ebonite.

The material has advantages in its characteristics:

1. It does not undergo premature wear.
2. Reliability, high strength.
3. Not a flammable substrate.
4. Not sensitive to temperature changes.
5. Easily tolerates moisture and dry air.
6. Not exposed to external irritant factors.
7. Has a long period of use. It is checked by special practice.
8. It does not contain any harmful substances that can harm a person's health. With increasing temperature, it does not release toxins.
9. No susceptibility to rust and other unpleasant processes.
10. Has an impressive weight. This at times increases the strength of the structure of bakelite plywood.
11. Has standard parameters for the sale - a thickness of 0.5 centimeters.

Area of ​​use of bakelite material

Bakelite plywood has started its active use in construction. Gradually expanded the field of use:

• The structure of ships, boats and other maritime transport;
  
• Automotive - is actively used in the arrangement of floors in buses, cars;
  
• Aircraft Building;
• Floor covering;
• Manufacture of stands, wall signboards, shooting targets;
• Furniture production;
  
• Repair of apartments;
• Roofing works;
• Manufacture of children's toys.

Classification of bakelite plywood

There are several varieties:

1. Plywood series FBS.Veneer processing takes place through alcohol resins. It can have classes of classes FBS-1, class "A", "A-1".FBS is distinguished by its strong qualities, does not tend to spontaneous combustion.
2. FVB based on water-soluble base resins. His brand is VBW-1.

How is bakelite plywood used?

Bakelite plywood is used for repair work - internal and external cladding of the walls of the house.

It greatly contributes to the warming of the premises and the creation of a strong frame of the building. It is fixed on prepared concrete surfaces thanks to mastics:

1. Before use, the bakelite structure is coated with certain varnishes, waterproof solutions.
2. The surface of the walls is erased, all irregularities and plaster errors are eliminated.
3. Plywood is carefully fixed to the walls.
4. The joints are firmly closed.

When choosing bakelite plywood, it is worth consulting with a specialist. There is a huge choice of such material. It is important not to lose by purchase.