Question from Allison

Hi Debra,

Could you tell me which of these plywoods would be the safest to use inside my home?

Thanks so much!

www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-Sheathing-Plywood-Common-23-32-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-688-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-439614/100034683#customer_reviews

www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-Sanded-Plywood-Common-3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-703-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-690053/100478798

Here’s the MSDS for the second kind: www.araucoply.com/_file/file_3982_msds%20araucoply.pdf

Debra’s Answer

I explained the difference in plywoods some years ago in Plywood Resins.

Both are made with exterior glue, which is less toxic than interior glue.

The second one looks to be of better quality and is made with sustainably harvested wood.

I would choose the second one myself.

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