Where Is Blockboard Used?

Blockboard is generally used for building long book shelves, tables and benches, single and double beds, settees, and lengthy wall panels. It is light in weight, and is used extensively for building interior and exterior doors.

What are the main uses of blockboard?

But in contrast to chipboard, blockboard has great structural stability and strength and is suited to applications such as doors, shelves, tables, panelling, partitions or kitchen worktops which have no intermediate supports.

Why is blockboard good for shelves?

Blockboard is less likely to sag and is stronger than chipboard - providing that the core strips of softwood run lengthways. Blockboard is easy to work with - the ends will probably need a trim to be fitted to cover the exposed ends of the different strips.