Plywoods are an integral part of our lives. Believe it or not but plywoods are everywhere – your bed that you lie on, your table that you eat on, your shelves where you keep your books, your wardrobes with your clothes, and even your kitchen cabinets with your food. Over the years, plywood has become one of the most used wood materials in the furniture industry. The versatility of the plywood helps it to be used in so many different ways.
The widespread use of plywood also comes with baggage which is cutting down trees. Till the time there is no substitute for plywoods, the trees will be cut down and used to make plywoods. Due to the rising demand of plywood and the low supply of timber wood, we must use it judicially and in sustainable terms.
What is FSC Certified Plywood?
Before we jump in to talking about FSC Certified Plywood, let’s talk about the FSC Certification. A Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) accredited Forest Management certification assures buyers that timber has come from a forest which has been evaluated and certified as being managed according to the correct social, economic and environmental standards. Forest management certification is an independent assessment that makes sure your forest management practices are in compliance with the internationally recognised standards of the FSC.
In a developing country like India with SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) being the backbone of exports to countries across the globe the requirement of FSC certification has become very important. FSC India has taken big strides by holding stakeholder consultations, national events, and making FSC India a voice to be heard at national level. It has gained prominence in the Forestry Standard development process as well, by developing a National Risk Assessment Standard for India.
Basically, FSC certified plywood means the wood materials are from sustainably managed forests. Using FSC certified plywood means you are protecting the environment against deforestation and illegal harvesting. Plywood manufactured from sustainably managed forests and satisfying the requirements of FSC Principles and Criteria qualify to get FSC label.
So, whenever you are buying or using plywood, make sure it is FSC certified plywood. So, you don’t have to worry about the degradation of the environment and forests. The good news is that all the our plywood are FSC certified plywoods. We believes in a two-fold approach which means taking little from nature and returning more. In order to attain that, the brand walks on the path of sustainability and continues to introduce innovative solutions that are safe for the interiors and environment. Now that we know that Wigwam Plywood is FSC certified plywood let us also tell you about some other features of Wigwam Plywoods which make them better than others.
Immune to Microbes – Even Though your plywood is FSC certified plywood it should also be safe. Our Plywood is immune to harmful microbes like viruses, bacteria, fungus, etc. While production Plywoods are impregnated with insecticides to fight the viruses and keep you safe and healthy.
Emission Free – Plywoods are made using adhesives which let out harmful gases and emissions named formaldehyde. While it is important to ensure your plywood is FSC certified plywood, it is also very important to make sure it is emission free. All our Plywoods are E1 Graded, which means they don’t emit harmful emissions.
Termite Free – Termites can kill any wood with ease so to take care of your FSC certified plywood it should also be termite proof and termite resistant. Termites are known to the mortal enemy of all types of wooden materials thus it is important for you to protect your wood from termites. Our plywood comes in both types – termite proof and termite resistant.
Waterproof – Plywoods are always at a risk of water spillage or water seepage; thus, it is important to protect your FSC certified plywood from water. Dealers generally sell MR grade plywoods that are water proof plywood but MR stands for Moisture Resistant. Our Plywoods are BWP grade which means Boiling Water Proof grade – they go through a 72 hour boiling water test. Thus, Our Plywood takes care of the waterproofing of your plywood.
Fire Retardant – Plywoods cannot be fire proof but however they can be fire retardant which means it increases the time taken for the fire to burn full fledgedly. Your FSC certified plywood should be fire retardant in order to tackle unforeseen incidents and mishappenings. Since we can not run away from the fact that plywood is flammable what we can do about it is to make sure that we get fire resistant plywood. Our Plywood has a range of fire retardant plywoods in their portfolio.
The work does not end at buying FSC certified plywood but it should be an all round plywood to cater to all your needs or at least be ready for any unforeseen circumstances. So, looking beyond the conscious need of buying FSC certified plywood will help you tackle other problems that a plain plywood can cause. It is always better to buy plywood which is also immune to microbes and viruses, is termite proof, does not release any emissions, and is also waterproof and fire retardant in addition to being FSC certified plywood.