5 Mistakes Buying Plywood - Don't Waste Your Money!

Summary by Krater

The host presents five mistakes to avoid when buying plywood, covering improper types, wrong sizes, substandard qualities, failing to check all options, and taking the first sheet on the stack.

From the video

Answers: What mistakes should I avoid when buying plywood?

• plywood selection
• woodworking mistakes
• plywood types and grades
• home center lumber shopping

What it concludes

• Construction grade plywood like BCX is too rough and knotty for finished project surfaces.
• Project panels cut down to smaller sizes cost twice as much as full-sized panels.
• Softwood plywood front ratings go from A to D best to worst, while back ratings can be 1 through 4.
• Radiata pine is about $10 cheaper than sanded ply and works better for painting if you don't mind some grain showing.
• Baltic birch uses a 13-ply layup that is almost voidless, making it superior for projects where you want to avoid voids.
• Buying the first sheet on the stack risks getting damaged wood from previous shoppers, so you should inspect and restack properly.