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Hi Vishnu, The thing that can be done is either the outdoor unit can be covered with a grill or tuck inside if some setback is there ( a recess in the wall) to align with the wall or if the possibility of putting it on the terrace is there than nothing like it. All this depends on the elevation and the plan of the existing building. Or a partition wall can be provide which can add to the elevation. Thanks and regards Riddhish

Peeyush, It is extremely difficult to identify a good ply amongst 100 plus brands unless you are a professional and you have the liberty to cut sheets for comparison . As you mentioned, it is a fairly unregulated market and in your case it would be only some 20 manufacturers making these 100 odd local ones and stamping it differently for marketing reasons . Brands do promise a minimum level of assurance and hence the cost. However, to help you narrow down - start with your budget range and the ones that comes with ISI mark/ hologram alongwith genuine invoices . With invoices you get a minimum brand warranty. The warping condition of the top ply usually tells a lot about the built. Try to go to reputed vendors only as they tend to have better ones. From the top five selected ones see if you can get "real samples" of 6"x6". Compare the weight, the cross section built of these and test them for nail/ screw strength and then finally put them in water for 2 days to see their respective performances with respect water absorption. You will need a lot of patience and a trusted carpenter for these. Too much to ask for a new person :) Thanks, Nitin Cornerstone Designs, Bangalore.

Due to their durability, convenience, flexibility and for being cost-effective. The three popular types of plywoods that are preferred in making kitchen cabinets and shutters are MR Grade Plywood: Also known as commercial plywood, this plywood is the cheapest among the three. MR (moisture resistant) grade plywood is resistant to water to a certain degree but it is not waterproof. Hence, this plywood works best, when you are planning a semi-modular kitchen or when the kitchen cabinets that you intend to fit are not near a water source like tap/sink. BWR Plywood — BWR (Boiling Water Resistant) plywood is a bit costlier than MR Grade plywood but cheaper than Marine Grade Plywood. In terms of resisting water/moisture level, they are far better than commercial plywood. This is most favoured for both interiors and exteriors. The resistance to water makes it suitable for all weather conditions. It is commonly used in the bathrooms and kitchens where exposure to water is high. Marine Grade Plywood — It is the strongest from the above two plywoods and is far better in resisting water exposure compared to other plywoods. In fact, it is not prone to damage even after keeping it submerged for 72 hours. These are the primary reasons why Marine Grade Plywoods are costlier than other plywoods and used chiefly in marine applications. Now when you compare all the three, then MR Grade Plywood is the ‘most affordable’ and Marine Grade Plywood is the ‘best’. However, if you ask me which plywood would I choose from the above, then I would say go for BWR/BWP grade plywoods. Though they are not the cheapest, they are definitely high in quality and reasonable to the pocket.