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Panel Attributes

The following attributes of plywood and oriented strand board make these engineered wood panels the perfect choice for a host of industrial applications. Click on an attribute to learn more about Performance Panel properties.

• Green: Wood panels are the natural choice for the environment. Modern manufacturing maximizes product efficiency with less harmful emissions than other products. View the forest management certification status of participating performance panel manufacturers.
• Lower formaldehyde emissions: APA Rated panels are exempt from U.S. HUD and California formaldehyde regulations due to their very low emission rates.
• Reliability: Performance Panels are manufactured under the most stringent, state-of-the-art quality assurance programs in North America.
• Affordability: While the costs of industrial materials - including plastic, steel and aluminum - continue to rise, Performance Panels continue to provide consistent value.
• Strength and stiffness: Panels effectively resist both uniform and point loads.
• Dimensional stability and flatness: Panels remain relatively consistent in size in most environments, even during temperature changes.
• Surface texture: Panels can be manufactured with many different surface qualities.
• Workability: Panels can be easily cut into almost any needed shape or size with commonly available tools.
• Relative lightness in weight: Wood's ratio of structural performance to weight easily beats other products.
• Durability: Panels are highly resistant to many chemicals and weather when properly finished or treated with preservatives.
• Unique features: Panels offer low thermal conductivity and electrical resistivity.
• Surface durability: Panels can be designed to have puncture- and wear-resistant surfaces.
• Customizability: Custom-designed panels can be engineered to meet specialized demands.