What is the difference between Hardboard & Particle Board?

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What is the difference between Hardboard & Particle Board?

We use Hardboard of 2mm thickness in construction to make the ceiling under a zinc roof. Is the particle baord same thing?

2007-03-01 10:22:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)

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Hardboard is probably what I call masonite--impregnated with phenolic resin for strength. Particleboard is sawdust held together with glue. Don't interchange the two; particleboard will sag over time.

2007-03-01 13:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by Peter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

HARDBOARD IS WHAT THEY USE BEHIND WALL OR FLOORS
BE FORETHEY TILE (waterproof) PARTICLE BOARD IS ODDS &ENDS OF WOOD GROUND UP AND GLUED IT SOLD IN 4x4 SHEETS USED FOR MANYTHINGS

2007-03-01 10:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by rvblatz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋