For What It’s Worth

If the quality of plywood siding, soffits, and floor decks is a problem, you might check out Comply, a 5-ply, APA-approved composite particleboard and plywood panel. Comply is heavier than conventional panels but it is reportedly more durable than plywood, wafer board, and orientedstrand board. According to the manufacturer, the key to the board’s strength is the center veneer ply that reduces linear expansion. According to the American Plywood Association (APA) this is the first of it’s kind and should be a good floor panel. The solid core can better resist point loads. Because of an unusual manufacturing process that presses the fiber core through inconsistencies in the face veneers, the face is very smooth and would be a suitable