Flakeboard

An engineered wood panel made by bonding large, flat wood flakes or shavings with resin under heat and pressure. Flakeboard is similar to particleboard but uses larger wood particles, providing somewhat greater strength. In budget cabinetry, flakeboard is used for cabinet sides, backs, and shelves. It is heavier and less moisture-resistant than plywood, so it is generally found in economy or builder-grade cabinet lines rather than premium offerings.

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