Marine plywood is a great material for balconies and other outdoor cabinetry because it can be exposed to all different types of environmental conditions (like humidity, rain, changes in temperature and sunlight). The best wood for storing items outside, like on a balcony,y must be able to withstand these extreme variables for a long time, so it must be strong enough to hold up over time, be moisture resistant, and maintain its structural integrity.
Water Resistance
The most important property of marine plywood is that it has a very high level of water resistance. The adhesives used in manufacturing marine plywood allow the multiple layers of veneer to remain bonded together when exposed to moisture.
Most balconies are generally exposed to a lot of rainwater, humidity, and dampness. If you were to use standard plywood for your balconies, the plywood would swell, warp, and weaken due to constant exposure to moisture and would eventually fail. However, marine plywood is made for long-term continuous exposure to moisture without any loss of strength.
Durable / Sturdy Construction
Marine plywood is manufactured with high-quality veneers that have a very dense core construction. These different layers are bonded together using strong adhesives to form an extremely rigid and stable panel.
Because of this strength, marine plywood is perfect for use in cabinets or on shelves and drawers that require heavy loads (cleaning supplies, gardening equipment, etc.) stored in balcony storage cabinets.
Resistance to Warping / Delamination
Since balconies have extreme fluctuations in temperature and relative humidity, low-grade plywood will become warped (expand and shrink) or will delaminate (the layers separate).
Marine plywood is made with man-made cross-laminated layers that provide dimensional stability even when the environment is constantly changing. The cross-laminating of the layers will not allow the boards to twist, bend or separate under normal use, regardless of exterior or interior conditions.
Protection from Moisture Damage
There can be many opportunities on balconies and covered or partially-covered outdoor areas for moisture to build up and cause the development of fungus and damage to any material. Marine plywood is made with a high-quality marine-grade plywood technology for resistance to moisture and for long-lasting structural integrity, even when exposed to high humidity levels.
There are many premium products, such as Royale Touch,e that use advanced laminated bonding technology so that marine plywood offers maximum durability, stability, and overall resistance to extreme environments.
Summary
Due to the exceptional water resistance, strong structural strength, and long-lasting durability of marine plywood, it is the best choice for all types of outdoor and semi-outdoor cabinets. Because marine plywood can withstand moisture, severe weather changes, extreme usage, etc., it is an excellent material for many different types of outdoor storage applications. If you select marine plywood, your balcony cabinet will remain stable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing, despite the extreme stresses associated with the outdoor environment.
