Medium-Density fiberboard (MDF) is an engineered wood product used in construction and woodworking as a substitute for plywood. MDF is manufactured by adding fine wood fibers of various types of wood to a defibrator. The fibers are combined, bound by wax and resin, then formed using high pressure and temperature to become a solid sheet of predetermined thickness that is capable of being cut into boards.
Compared with hardwood, MDF is lighter, the chemicals within repel termites, and it doesn’t warp much in humid weather. MDF is typically more dense than plywood. It is composed of separated fibers but can be utilized as a building material same in application to plywood. It is tougher and denser than particle board.
Note: while MDF is the abbreviation of 'Medium-Density fiberboard', it is also often referenced as "MDF board".
Compared with hardwood, MDF is lighter, the chemicals within repel termites, and it doesn’t warp much in humid weather. MDF is typically more dense than plywood. It is composed of separated fibers but can be utilized as a building material same in application to plywood. It is tougher and denser than particle board.
Note: while MDF is the abbreviation of 'Medium-Density fiberboard', it is also often referenced as "MDF board".
A greatly beneficial property of MDF is that it is a fire-resistant material. MDF does not burn easily, and when treated with fire-retardants, it becomes even more unlikely to catch fire.
The MDF board is most popularly used in house interior carpentry cabinetry work.
MDF board is raising some health concerns because it’s made with an adhesive containing urea-formaldehyde (or urea-methanal formaldehyde), which “off-gasses” into its surroundings.
The MDF board is most popularly used in house interior carpentry cabinetry work.
MDF board is raising some health concerns because it’s made with an adhesive containing urea-formaldehyde (or urea-methanal formaldehyde), which “off-gasses” into its surroundings.
by PEntity November 12, 2022