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- Protection of Wood Using Oxy-Aluminum Compounds
- Forest Products Journal (11/1/2006)
- In this paper, four novel wood-inorganic (aluminum) composites were developed. The composites are referred to according to the oxy-aluminum compound deposited in the wood: sodium aluminate, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium aluminate, and aluminum borate. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy of the oxy-aluminum composites suggested some modification of the wood matrix, especially for the sodium aluminate or aluminum hydroxide treatments.
- Sliver Me Timbers
- Business, North Carolina (11/1/2006)
- Each day that it's not raining, about 20 tractor-trailers loaded with freshly cut logs make the turn off Falling Oak Road into McDowell Lumber Co., a sawmill about five miles southwest of ASheboro. McDowell deals in hardwoods, mostly red and white oak and poplar. It buys trees from tracts 10 acres or larger, says Doug McDowell, 53, director of manufacturing and safety.
- Degradation of a Wood-Plastic Composite Exposed Under Tropical Conditions
- Forest Products Journal (11/1/2006)
- The physical and chemical changes of wood-plastic composites (WPC) were examined after 10 years in field (stake and ground proximity) tests at a tropical site near Hilo, Hawaii. Microscopic examination revealed that the wood particles on the exposed surfaces were degraded in both soil contact and ground proximity samples, but the damage was relatively shallow. The potential for developing surface treatments to arrest the shallow damage on the WPC is also discussed.
- Selected Properties of MDF and Flakeboard Overlaid With Fiberglass Mats
- Forest Products Journal (11/1/2006)
- Nonwoven fiberglass face laminates have long been applied to consolidated wood-based composites to improve their performance and serviceability. In this study, fiberglass mats with 50 percent resin binder were applied as face laminates to unconsolidated wood fiber or flake mats, then hot-pressed to make overlaid medium density fiberboard and flakeboard. This approach also might contribute to the future development of exterior wood composite products.
- Effect of Openings on the Racking Strength of Structural Log Walls
- Forest Products Journal (11/1/2006)
- The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of wall thickness and window and door openings on the horizontal shear strength of log home walls. The results indicated that the horizontal shear strength of D-log walls assembled with nominal 6-by 6-inch D-log members was about twice that of walls assembled with nominal 4- by 6-inch members. Based on the failure mode of D-log walls, the performance of withdrawal and lateral resistance of lag screw joints was shown to play an important role for walls subjected to lateral load.
- Do Green Design Strategies Really Cost More?
- Design Cost Data (11/1/2006)
- The concept of building "green" has certainly moved out of the realm of the theoretical and into the mainstream of current construction practices, and as with many economic models, familiarity and general acceptance drive down the costs of new technology. Certainly many sustainable design strategies cost no more than conventional building techniques, but the real goal of interdependence between strategies, sometimes called holistic design, makes determining the true cost difficult to determine.One measure of analyzing the cost of green construction is to use the LEED Rating System as a benchmark of success.
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Temple-Inland introduces UltraStock-MR, a moisture-resistant medium density fiberboard
- ebuild (10/25/2006)
- Temple-Inland has introduced UltraStock-MR, an interior grade, moisture-resistant, medium density fiberboard (MDF) intended for applications where damp or wet conditions exist. UltraStock-MR is formulated to provide increased protection without sacrificing performance. It is an ideal substrate for kitchen and bathroom sink bases, dishwasher enclosures and manufacturer-specified fastening strips between cabinets and solid surface countertops.
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Temple-Inland expands FiberBrace exterior sheathing sizes to include 10' lengths.
- ebuild (10/25/2006)
- Temple-Inland has extended its line of FiberBrace exterior sheathing to now include 10' lengths along with its current 8' and 9' lengths. This extended length allows builders to apply FiberBrace sheathing from the bottom plate to the top of the upper floor joists without cutting or piecing on floors with 9' ceilings. By eliminating the extra piecing, installation time is reduced and the upper floor joists' connection to the lower floor's bottom plate is structurally reinforced.
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Temple-Inland introduces TemStock-FR fire-resistant particleboard
- ebuild (10/25/2006)
- TemStock-FR combines the cost-effectiveness and versatility of particleboard with the fire-retardant properties required by commercial construction codes. This makes it an innovative option for fabricating cabinets, fixtures, furniture and various types of wall system assemblies typically used in schools, offices, hospitals and other commercial structures where fire safety is a primary concern. TemStock-FR may be specified for a wide range of applications where a Class 1 fire rating is desired.
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Temple-Inland Introduces Family of TemStock Particleboard Solutions
- ebuild (10/25/2006)
- Temple-Inland particleboard is now a family of product solutions with the introduction of TemStock S, W and B. These products are value-engineered to produce premium results based on the qualities of strength, weight and balance. Each of the panels in the TemStock product line is available in thicknesses from 1/4 inch to 1 1/8 inches, widths of either 49 inches or 61 inches and lengths from 73 inches to 169 inches. In addition, all TemStock panels are made entirely from southern pine fiber resources.
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