Block Board

Block board is a core panel made of wood strips with two thin outer veneers. It is used for furniture, cabinets, doors, partitions, and decorative panels in Saudi homes and commercial spaces. Choose the right thickness for your load and apply moisture protection in humid areas. Youmats supplies common sizes.

MDF is made from compressed wood chips or fibers, while block board has a solid wood strip core with thin outer faces. Block board is lighter and easier to cut and fix. MDF usually offers a smoother surface for painted or laminated finishes, which suits fitted furniture.

Common block board thicknesses range from 12 to 40 mm. Standard sheet sizes are usually 1220 x 2440 mm or 1530 x 3050 mm. For kitchens, use 12 to 18 mm; for shelves, choose 25 mm; for doors and heavier applications, select 32 to 40 mm.

Block board is not as moisture resistant as solid timber, so use treated or moisture-resistant grades for kitchens and bathrooms. In humid coastal areas, select a steam-resistant face, keep sheets away from damp floors, and leave ventilation gaps from walls to reduce swelling.

Yes, especially in humid areas like Jeddah or coastal projects. Buy insect-treated block board, store it off the ground before installation, and paint or seal exposed edges. This helps limit moisture absorption and reduces twisting, bending, or warping from temperature changes.