Made from captured wood waste and resin, fiberboard (often known as Medium Density Fiberboard or MDF) is made of uniform wood fibers pressed and glued under heat and pressure, while particleboard is made of different types of wood waste (including sawdust). Because fiberboard is denser and more uniform it is more versatile, while particleboard is less expensive. Applications includecabinets, decorative panels, window and door casement, baseboards, furniture, sound proofing, structural sheathing, and as underlayment for flooring and countertops.
