sealing plywood end grain?
Pete C wrote:
When building with non-marine ply, try boiling an offcut to test for
delamination.
I have seen this advice a few places, and I know that to qualify for marine
grade, plywood has to survive some heavy boiling tests. But I don't
understand what boiling has to do with endurance in marine environment.
Most of us don't sail in waters anywhere near boiling temperature.
-H
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