Collins Pine Particleboard MR50 and Collins Pine FreeForm MR50 offer durability and provide extreme moisture resistance for interior use, adds Collins. The highly moisture resistant particleboard is suited for use in kitchens, baths, hospitality and other environments with high humidity and incidental moisture contact.

What is MR50 moisture resistance?

Collins Pine Particleboard MR50 and Collins Pine FreeForm MR50 offer durability and provide extreme moisture resistance for interior use, adds Collins. The highly moisture resistant particleboard is suited for use in kitchens, baths, hospitality and other environments with high humidity and incidental moisture contact.

Is MDF moisture resistant?

It should be noted that whichever method you use, MDF is moisture-resistant, not water-resistant, nor waterproof, and is still prone to swelling and warping if in direct contact with the elements.

What is MR50?

NAF – MDF. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. Uniboard® NU Green MR50 NAF MDF is our most eco-friendly moisture resistant solution created with a high-quality, NAF medium density fibreboard. Uniboard NU Green MR50 is ideal for all interior, non-structural applications where periodic humidity exposure is a factor.

Is Medex waterproof?

Medex is waterproof, smooth, heavier than plywood and slightly acidic (pH=5.5). Medex® uses a formaldehyde-free adhesive but the wood fibers may still emit small amounts of organic acids such as acetic acid. Medex® is sustainable using a 100% post-industrial recycled wood fiber.

What is Medex plywood?

Medex® is a sustainable, moisture resistant, medium density fiberboard (MDF) panel utilizing a synthetic resin system and pre-consumer recycled wood fiber. Medex® is engineered for interior high moisture areas in non-structural applications and is used in place of sanded plywood or solid wood.

What is MR10 moisture resistance?

WOODGRAIN’S MR10 (MOISTURE RESISTANT) IS A PREMIUM INDUSTRIAL PARTICLEBOARD WITH ADDED PROTECTION AGAINST OCCASIONAL MOISTURE AND HIGH HUMIDITY. ENGINEERED FOR PEACE OF MIND. ENGINEERED FOR INTERIOR USE ONLY.

Does MDF do well in humidity?

MDF can withstand changes in humidity and heat better than solid wood. Real wood tends to expand and contract when humidity and temperatures rise and fall. As a result, cabinets, doors and panels made from real wood require more maintenance and care.

Is hardwood plywood moisture resistant?

Hardwood Plywood is wear and moisture resistant and is suitable For house flooring, doors, wall panels, furniture, all sorts of millworks, and construction purposes.

Can MDF be formaldehyde-free?

Standard MDF sheets are made with formaldehyde but MDF can be specified as NAF (no-added-formaldehyde). Since wood naturally contains formaldehyde, it cannot be called formaldehyde-free, technically. No Added Formaldehyde implies that the formaldehyde emission is less than 0.04 ppm.

Is Medex exterior grade?

Industrial Grade Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), manufactured with a synthetic resin system which meets physical properties of ANSI A208. 2- 2009 Grade 155 specifications. Medex® is not suitable for structural applications, exterior siding or exterior trim.

Is Medex fire rated?

Guardian Certified to Canadian Class 1/A (S102) standards: Flame Spread – 20. Smoke Developed – 35.