Blockboard is manufactured using longitudinal strips of solid timber making up the core which are bonded together with moisture resistant glue and overlaid with outer veneers.

 

Because blockboard is stiff and is less prone to bending it is the preferred option of sheet material when lengthy pieces or wooden boards are required for the end use.

 

Standard utility blockboard, which can be paint finished, is typically used for making items for interior use in dry areas such as long book shelves, bookcases, cupboards, tables and benches, doors, beds, loft hatches, and long wall panels.

 

A higher-grade decorative veneer blockboard for furniture making with finishes such as oak and ash is also produced.