Author: Builder, published on 2022-08-07 at 7:14 pmWe made a selection of the main options used in the field.The boards are essential prefabricated elements for various construction tasks, among which partitioning and extensions stand out.There are several plates that exist for these purposes, and in this Master's Showcase we review some of the most common within the field.Not every element in construction is as resistant as structural plywood, which is why it is usually used to cover walls or carry out interior and exterior extensions.This product is manufactured based on radiata pine wood sheets joined with phenolic adhesive.What gives strength to this material the most is the sense that the direction of the fibers of each sheet is perpendicular to the previous one.Its aesthetic finish provides an excellent decorative alternative for interior spaces, especially for ceilings and walls.This structural plate is made of radiata pine wood, and its simple and quick installation is an excellent option for those who have little time.Its surface admits different types of finishes: it can be left natural, as it can also be painted or varnished.Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)It is the most used material in carpentry and furniture, although it can also be used for structural partitioning.Medium density fiber boards are boards made from the decomposition of noble and soft woods with resins and waxes, which gives it a dense consistency.Its fibers are randomly oriented, so they can be cut in any direction, which provides greater versatility in termination.This type of plates can be painted or varnished.The shavings and sawdust from the wood, after a process of pressing and gluing at high temperatures, gives as a result the wood chipboard sheets.These are sold in boards of different sizes, which can receive paint or varnish on their surface.Its disadvantage is that it does not have such a smooth surface, so coatings (for example, wallpaper) cannot be easily adhered to it.It is one of the most widely used structural plates in various areas of a building, such as walls, ceilings, floors, cladding, partitions, among others.Pressed wood chips and chips are manufactured through a process of heat and pressure, which gives all the properties that wood has, but at a much lower cost.They have good acoustic and thermal insulation, they do not have voids inside or cracks.Its biggest disadvantage is its rough surface, which requires applying coats of wall paste or plaster to provide a better finish.Cardboard plasterboardIts use is indicated for interiors, especially for partition walls and ceilings.They are made up of a core made of plaster and additives in the form of a plate, which is covered by a layer of high-resistance cardboard.It was invented as a quick alternative, since its simple workability is its great virtue, being easy to install and cut.In addition, it is cheap considering its main competition, which is wood.Many use fiber cement as a quick and cheap alternative to build the walls of a second floor, while others cover a thicker plate with the use of this type of plate.The truth is that it is a more than valid option if an easy-to-paint material is needed.It resists water well, but, in any case, it is not recommended to install them as a single panel on the walls of an extension, because it is not very resistant to shocks.