Kaillie Humphries (left) and Heather Moyse (CAN) celebrate their gold medal in the women's bobsled. Team USA 1, piloted by Elana Meyers and Lauryn Williams (left), celebrate with Team USA 2, piloted by Jamie Greubel (far right) and Aja Evans, after winning the silver and bronze medals in the women's bobsled. Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports.
Plywood is manufactured in many variations. Plywood is used to build furniture, cabinets, concrete forms or any other construction project that requires large, flat pieces of wood. Plywood is created by placing thin layers of wood with glue under extreme pressure in hydraulic presses to create a single sheet of wood. Softwood plywood is typically used for structural building and construction applications. Hardwood plywood is used for furniture and cabinets.
Different Types of Exterior Plywood Explained. Exterior plywood is where the wood is bound together using water-resistant glues. Because of this, it is best suited for outdoor construction. It is the most common bonding type of plywood available. Exterior plywood can be divided into several types based on the materials and grades. Given the scope of this article, it is impossible to list every single type, but we will explain how the types are determined and what kinds of things home owners should look for when shopping for exterior plywood.