Engineered wood refers to recycled/reconstituted wood products that are laminated or “finger-jointed.” The product is typically more uniform and has superior strength. See also Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) , Oriented Strand Board (OSB), and TJI ® joists.
Includes wood products constructed from reconstituted wood such as plywood, oriented strand board, particleboard, fiberboard, laminated beams, and I-joists - wood may contain contaminants such as cured adhesives, laminates, and fasteners.
A term used to describe several new types of construction material. Fiberboard, such as MDF and HDF, are more dimensionally stable than solid wood.
Wood fibers and/or particles that have been bonded with synthetic resins under heat and pressure are formed into panels or boards. Engineered wood is more dimensionally stable and easier to machine than solid wood or plywood, making it the choice of many cabinet manufacturers for cabinet boxes (carcase) and laminate clad door styles. "Grain-free" surfaces yield smoother surface bonding of laminates.
Engineered wood, also called composite wood, includes a range of derivative wood products which are manufactured by binding together wood strands, particles, fibers, or veneers with adhesives to form composite materials. These products are engineered to precise design specifications which are tested to meet national or international standards.