Define Marine Grade Plywood: its Types & Uses

In the beginning, wood was the sole product used for manufacturing household items such as furniture.

The manufactured items lasted for a long time. Then came plywood. It was made of several thin layers

of wooden sheets or wood glued together to create a product that could be used for a variety of purposes.

Marine plywood was an improvement on plywood that created water and fungal-resistant products.

Marine plywood has since found its place in many industries like shipping, factories, homes etc.

To achieve its waterproof status, the plywood has to follow certain principles:

• The only waterproof adhesive should be used to glue together veneers.

• While gluing veneers, voids or vacuums should be strictly avoided.

• The best quality veneers must be used as face and inside veneers.

Madar is one of the most prominent marine plywood suppliers in Dubaiwho offer the best quality marine plywood. It offers different types of marine plywood to

its customers:

1. Spider by Madar

It refers to plywood that is coated with polypropylene film. The film is made

of 0.5 mm PP plastic that is water and corrosion resistant. The film coats and connects

to the inner plywood core. Compared to traditional film faced plywood, Spider by Madar

has very high physical and mechanical properties. 

The edges of the plywood are sealed in the factory to obtain the full value of the film.

The holes and edges are easy to maintain. Using waterproof paint to seal re-cut edges

can prevent damage or loss. 

Uses:

• Concrete and construction work.

2.  Madarplex

It is a type of marine plywood coated with high quality import film. It is lightweight and

water and corrosion-resistant. It can be used in several situations including high-temperature drop, high moisture and exposure to detergents. 

Uses:

• Construction 

• Concrete shuttering

• Railway carriages

• Bus bodies

• Ships

3. Korinplex

It is also known as Korindo. Madar is one of the best Korinplex/Korindo suppliers in the UAE.

This plywood stands out among the rest for its stability and strength. It has many useful features

such as high impact resistance, flexibility, thickness, cost-effectiveness, environment friendly

and minimum wastage of wood Good korinplex plywood suppliers in the UAE offer

plywood that does not shrink, swell or wrap when used. 

Uses:

• It has the same uses as Madarplex.

4. Extraplex

Extraplex has the same quality and features as Madarplex. It is also coated with a film

that provides protection against water and corrosion. It is easy to handle and offers

durability making it suitable for usage in open environments including construction and

building. 

Uses:

• Smooth concrete casts

• Scaffolding

• Making hoardings

• Fencing and packing

In the plywood industry, marine plywood is the highest graded material. Being lightweight,

strong and free of defects makes it a popular choice for outdoor projects, building boats and

many other applications.