What is the difference between Gold Plywood and Club Plywood?

Let us first understand what plywoods are – Plywoods are one of the most used wooden materials in the wood industry. It is made by gluing and pressing multiple veneers of softwood together. It is pressed on both sides using heat and pressure and is thus called calibrated plywood. 

Plywoods are known for their flexibility and load bearing capacity. Plywoods range from being a low quality basic plywood to a premium quality high feature plywood. Your buying decision of buying a plywood also depends on the usage of the plywood.

But let us first get to know what are Gold Plywoods and Club Plywoods

Gold Plywood and Club Plywood are just industry names given to the plywoods according to the quality standards and features. But bear in mind that these aren’t the standards for quality measurement in the plywood industry. Generally, these are the names given to the top tier plywoods of a brand with Club Plywood being a little better than Gold Plywood.

Gold Plywood – it is a superior quality plywood that is made out of hardwood timber such as Eucalyptus Poplar and comes with face veneer other than Gurjan.It can be used for various kinds of interior furniture needs as it is economical and comes with good features and is generally termite resistant and usually has high density. 

Club Plywood – A top notch quality plywood offered by a plywood brand. It is generally made from tropical hardwood timber such as Gurjan, Okume, and Eucalyptus. It is generally preferred for exterior wooden requirements as it comes with termite resistance, high load bearing capacity, and even water resistance and waterproofing. It is costlier because it has plenty more features. It is also stronger and more durable.

What are the features  that these plywood  have to offer?

It is very important for your plywood to be waterproof and/or water resistant. It comes in with MR grade which means it is moisture resistant. It resists humidity and dampness and is suitable for places which aren’t really prone to water.

Club Plywood comes in both MR and BWP grade so it can range from being water resistant to waterproof. Therefore making it more suitable for outdoor wooden requirements and for furniture which is more prone to water like bathroom or kitchen cabinets. 

Termite Resistance – Termites can eat through any wood easily. They are clearly the mortal enemies of wood and wooden furniture. There is no specific way to keep termites away from wood but to buy wood that itself resists termites. Gold Plywood category plywood can resist termites and maybe even fight them but the other type is known to be termite resistant and even termite proof. So, if you want to use plywood in a place that might be more prone to termites then you should go for club plywood.

Load Bearing Capacity – Higher the density of the plywood, higher will be its load bearing capacity. Generally, since club ply is made out of stronger hardwood, its load bearing capacity is super high. It can easily be used wherever one needs a higher density plywood. On the other hand if you do not require a high strength plywood you can go for the other option.

Emission Free – Plywoods are made using adhesive which contain the chemical called formaldehyde. Over time, formaldehyde releases emissions which can be harmful to living beings. Wigwam Plywoods come with E1 Emission standards which are one of the safest standards in the industry. Gold plywood is more prone to release emissions than club.

Fire Retardant – No plywood is ever fireproof but you can always go for plywoods which are resistant to fire. Wigwam Plywoods come with fire retardancy, which means they increase the time it takes for the plywood to burn. These generally are fire resistant because they are made to withstand extreme conditions and other calamities.

In conclusion, Gold Plywood and Club Plywoods are just industry terms given to plywoods on the basis of the hardwood used and some quality features. Both of them are top tier superior quality plywoods and differ in terms of some qualities. You can use both the plywoods depending upon the situation. 

If you don’t think your plywood would go through so much but you still require great strength, water resistance, and termite resistance, you should go for gold. It is used for indoor wooden requirements such as tables, beds, chairs, shelves, cabinets, etc.