| Specifications of BWP Grade block board as per IS 1659:2004 |
| Properties |
Test Result as per IS 303 BWR Grade |
Test Result as per Virgo IS 303 Grade |
What this means to customers |
| Moisture Content |
5-15% |
8-10% |
Eliminates further warping |
| Water Resistance Test |
Pass |
Excellent |
Withstands moisture attack |
| Mycological Test |
Pass |
Excellent |
Avoids fugus attack |
Modulus of elasticity (N/mm2)
Along the grain
Across the grain |
4000
2500 |
>4150
>2100 |
Better elasticity
Better strength |
Modulus of rupture (N/mm2)
Along the grain
Across the grain |
30
15 |
>31
>15 |
Better strength
Better strength |
| Nail holding Strength |
N/A |
600N |
Better strength |
| Screw Holding Strength |
N/A |
2500N |
Better strength |