| Protect Plywood Being
Used in Construction of New Homes or Home Remodeling Recommendations for the Care and Handling of Plywood
from the Canada Plywood Association
General Storing and Handling
Plywood, like any other panel product, requires proper handling and
storage. Despite its sturdy cross-laminated construction, face veneers,
panel edges and panel corners are vulnerable to damage and should always
be protected.
Plywood is manufactured at a low moisture content and while small
changes in moisture content will not appreciably affect its dimensions,
large changes should be avoided since they may encourage checking of
the face veneer with consequent impairment of its qualities as a paint
base. It is good practice to store plywood which is to be used for
interior finish under conditions that approximate those it will experience
in service. Points to watch when handling plywood are:
1. Store plywood panels flat and level.
2. Keep finish faces inward and cover stacks to protect from bumping and
abrasion.
3. Protect panel edges and corners. This is especially important with
tongue and groove plywood.
4. Carry panels on edge (always being careful not to damage faces, edges
and corners).
5. When plywood is used as a finishing material, deliver to job-site at
the last possible moment.
6. Protect panels from sunlight, water or excessive humidity.
Additional Suggestions from Mold Inspector Laboratory
International, Ltd.
1. Carefully inspect plywood prior to use for water damage or mold
growth.
2. If the plywood has no water damage and no mold growth, prior to its
use,
Use a low-cost Mold Home Remedy Recipes and other Mold Killing and
Protective Products available at Mold
Mart.
3. Keep all plywood and other building materials stored off the ground and
covered with plastic sheeting to protect against high humidity, rainfall,
and ground moisture. |