Medium-density fiberboard is a wood product that is made from breaking down hardwood and softwood residuals. Medium-density fiberboard is used to make furniture, cabinetry and even in speaker boxes. They are usually smooth, hence ideal for shaping and routing.
People are now using Mdf boards at their home for various functions due to their benefits as compared to natural wood. The following are the benefits that are accredited to using Mdf boards.
Cheap
This is the main reason why most people prefer to use these boards over others. mdf board prices in Kenya are relatively low compared to natural wood used for the same purpose as the Mdf boards. This helps you to save on the costs of purchasing the boards at higher prices.
Installation
The boards are very easy to install than the natural boards. This is because they are very flexible and you can easily fold them the way you want them to be. Incase during installation some blemishes come out of the board, they can be easily sanded off of the surface. Hence, continue to give the board an impressive look. They also hold to hinges and screw very firmly because of its high density, thus you don’t have to worry when using them as cabinet doors.
Does not split
Another benefit of using these boards is that, they do not split into two as in the case of some natural wood. They are soft and thus easy to cut and therefore you can be able to drive a nail using either power driven brad-nails or a hammer without it breaking or splitting. They lack grain and that is the reason why they are easy to cut and drill without risking damage.
Light weight
The boards are very light, yet strong, and therefore, they are very useful as far as the weight of the object to be made is concerned. For example, cabinets require light weight materials so that they do not exert a lot of weight on the wall. They also do not expand due to temperature change and also the swelling that occurs on them for being subjected to moisture is very minimal.
Painting
Mdf boards come painted in different colors. They are already primed and painted for you and therefore you do not need to cater for the cost of painting them again. This is to ensure less damage and that they ship better. If you decide to paint them, then you can use any paint that you want depending on the type of finishing you would like. They are also treated with special chemicals during the manufacturing process to ensure that they are not prone to insects and termites.
Conclusion
This article looks into the benefits of Mdf board which makes it more desirable, and a popular engineered wood for construction.Those are among the benefits that should give you the confidence of using the boards for your home construction.
