Plywood is the Past & Future
RV Sidewall Cut-Away (Exploded View)
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appearance grade interior applications, including cabinet faces, cabinet components, and built-in furniture. Yet standing in an RV, you'd never know all the places wood is hidden!
The wonderful thing about wood is that it is a renewable resource. Trees can be replanted and regrown, all while capturing and sequestering carbon, making plywood a more sustainable option compared to materials like steel or fiberglass, which are made from non-renewable resources.
Additionally, internationally traded wood products must comply with a variety of laws and regulations throughout the entire supply chain to ensure products are harvested legally (for more information see page 16).
PLYWOOD IS THE PAST & FUTURE
The RV industry has used imported wood plywood since the 1970s, prized for its strength, unique thin construction, and affordability. Use of plywood continues to grow as it forms an integral part of RV wall panel systems, all while providing versatility, strength, durability, and sustainability, not to mention it's budget friendly.
"International plywood is a great material for the industry because you can get sheets that are thinner than
You don't see most of the wood used in RVs because it's encased on the inside. This hidden material is a renewable and sustainable material that is used in a variety of important ways when a RV is manufactured.
RV Sidewall Cut-Away (Exploded View) components:
- Exterior RP / Fiberglass
- Exterior Composite
- Aluminum Frame & Polystyrene Core
- Interior Structural Plywood
- Interior Decor
Frequently asked questions
Why does the RV industry use imported plywood?+
The RV industry has used imported wood plywood since the 1970s because it offers strength, unique thin construction, and affordability. It provides versatility, durability, sustainability, and is budget friendly, making it integral to RV wall panel systems.
Where is plywood used inside an RV?+
Plywood is used in appearance grade interior applications including cabinet faces, cabinet components, and built-in furniture. Most of the wood is hidden, encased inside the RV's structure.
What makes plywood a sustainable material for RV manufacturing?+
Wood is a renewable resource because trees can be replanted and regrown while capturing and sequestering carbon. This makes plywood a more sustainable option than materials like steel or fiberglass, which are made from non-renewable resources.
What are the components of an RV sidewall?+
An RV sidewall consists of exterior RP/fiberglass, exterior composite, an aluminum frame with polystyrene core, interior structural plywood, and interior decor.
How is legally harvested wood ensured in the RV supply chain?+
Internationally traded wood products must comply with a variety of laws and regulations throughout the entire supply chain to ensure products are harvested legally.