Modular furniture has been designed for maximum efficiency, harmony in design elements, and longevity or reliability. Regardless of whether they are kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, storage systems, or TV units, the overall performance of such furniture is directly tied to the type of core material used in their manufacture. One of the best core materials used with modular furniture and which supports the best longevity is BWP (Boiling Water Proof) plywood because of its high-performance strength and its ability to withstand extreme environmental conditions.
What is BWP plywood?
BWP plywood is the core material used for modular furniture and was designed specifically to withstand extreme conditions of moisture exposure without suffering any loss of structural soundness. It is made with high-quality hardwood veneers and waterproof adhesive, and it is tested under boiling water conditions to verify that it maximises bonding strength for an extended period of time. This type of plywood provides significant advantages over both regular plywood and moisture-resistant plywood when used in the manufacture of furniture.
How BWP Plywood Protects Your Furniture from Moisture and Humidity
The single most significant factor contributing to the degradation of modular furniture over the years is moisture. Kitchens, bathrooms, and coastal or humid areas always subject furniture to continuous exposure to moist or wet conditions. BWP plywood is moisture-proof and opposes the absorption of water and aids in the prevention of the materials swelling, warping, or deforming once they absorb the moisture. Therefore, the use of BWP plywood as the core of your modular furniture will guarantee that it will continue to be a reliable piece of furniture for many years, even if subjected to extreme or challenging environments with higher levels of humidity.
BWP Plywood Improves Support Stability and Load Capacity
Due to the size and configuration of modular furniture, e.g., drawers, cabinets, and shelves, modular furniture generally contains larger weight loads. The load-bearing capabilities that BWP plywood provides to modular furniture are exceptional, thus preventing modular furniture pieces (e.g., drawers, wardrobes, etc.) from sagging or cracking, or from coming apart over time. Because of the bonus stability that BWP plywood provides to modular furniture, your modular furniture will be much safer to use, while also loading/unloading operating smoothly.
BWP Plywood’s Strengths Against Internal Destructive Forces and Increased Furniture Lifetime
The occurrence of termites can severely decrease or destroy a wooden modular furniture piece’s lifespan and more than often will enter into the wooden structure as an internal force before any exterior signs of termite damage may appear. To decrease this risk, BWP plywood is treated to provide termite- and borer-type protection from the insides of modular furniture pieces, thus giving internal protection to modular furniture from these destructive forces and allowing for an increased lifespan of modular furniture with decreased costs of continued maintenance of modular furniture.
BWP Plywood Provides a Consistent Attractive Finish and Enhances Design Precision
Because BWP plywood is an exceptionally strong core material, it assists in providing an exterior finish that is also a consistent surface. Since the bonding of laminates and/or veneers occurs at a very uniform surface area, BWP plywood enables laminate and/or veneer products to adhere and conform to the consistency of the surface of BWP plywood. With BWP plywood, there are minimal chances of the laminate or veneer piece of modular furniture peeling, bubbling up, or creating edge damage. As a result, modular furniture will retain its pristine or “good” appearance for an extended period of time. Also, as BWP plywood is constructed with exceptional quality, it gives furniture pieces incredibly precise joinery and an exceptionally clean final installation.
Conclusion
While BWP plywood may cost more than standard plywood at the onset, BWP plywood will ultimately offer you excellent long-term value by minimising your cost of completing repairs and/or replacing and/or maintaining your modular furniture throughout its useful life.
