bc refers to the knots in the surface of the plywood. b side has plugged knots and the c side has open knots. Exterior grade refers to the type of glue used in it. It will not soften when exposed to moisture. The wood will swell, but not come apart in the layers.
Exterior grade plywood is not waterproof and is not meant to be used as a base for tile in exterior applications. Exterior tile needs to have a cementious type base which will not swell or deteriorate when wet.
styraoam and plywood but the best when i did it 11 grade was plastic with magnetic doors and air ventalation with a garage and electricity on both floors.
bwp = boiling water proof bwr = boiling water resistant THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE !!!!!!!!!! Source: http://blog.positiveindians.in/plywood/bwp-vs-bwr-grade-plywood.html The acronym BWP stands for 'Boiling Water Proof', While BWR grade means 'Boiling Water Resistant' plywood. The general naming convention used in the industry is that BWR grading is used for marking plywood, while its counterpart BWP grade is used in the case of Blockboards. Technically speaking there is not much difference between these two terms. The quality tests on BWR grade plywood sheets, as well as BWP grade blockboards are quite similar. The glue used in the construction of both these types is synthetic plastic resin (phenol formaldehyde) which is considered better than Urea formaldehyde resins used in commercial MR grade (Moisture resistant) plywood sheets. If a board is marked with BWR it means that it is a waterproof exterior grade plywood, and if it is marked BWP then it should ideally mean that it is an exterior grade waterproof block board. Both BWP and BWR grades are widely used in the construction of furniture that is likely to get some exposure to water. Hence it is a preferred choice of material for making kitchen cabinets and other kitchen furniture. For quick difference between plywood and block board: Plywood -is thin sheets of veneer stuck together Blockboard - is blocks of solid softwood covered by sheets of veneer on both sides Or you can get it in detail at : http://blog.positiveindians.in/plywood/plywood-vs-blockboard.html
The thin set you should use over plywood is called Durabond. Durabond is a water-based coating that dries to a hard, durable finish. It can be applied directly to new or old drywall and will not cause any harm if it comes in contact with insulation.
Marine grade plywood and treated plywood aren't the same thing. Marine grade plywood has special glues and woods that will withstand constant immersion in water. Treated plywood is regular plywood that has been run through a pressure treating cycle. Paint will stick to treated plywood if you make sure to let it dry for a few months before you paint.
There is no such thing as 'exterior' drywall.
The most common grades for softwood plywood are A, B, C, and D. Grade A is the highest quality with a smooth surface, while Grade D has more imperfections and is suitable for structural use where appearance is not critical.
Its simply a code to tell what kind of plywood it is, "A" is the face grade, (the best side) "C" is the back side, "X" is the kind of glue used to laminate the ply's together, (X meaning exterior grade glue). Codes in wood quality: A being the best, B being of medium quality, and C being the poorest grade.
Use a # 12 exterior grade or romex
Exterior- grade wood is specially treated so it can withstand harsh weather.
Marine grade plywood has a density of 300 to 400 kilograms per cubic metre, depending on the type. ( I found this answer on google inside 20 seconds, by the way. Learn how to use the web, guys!)