lesson 2.3 (wood composites) Flashcards
composed of wood and other materials
plywood
commercial size of plywood
4x8
reduced and refined wood chips into small threadlike fibers of plywood (denser and stronger)
hardboard
bonding together of wood particles w/ adhesive under heat and pressure (like bulletin board)
chipboard
made from vegetable fibers such as corn / sugarcane fibers, not strong
fiberboards
made from wood fibers under heat and pressure, provides smooth and better edges
medium density fiberboard
made of wood chips and base materials such as cotton stalk rice straw etc
particle board
non combustible building board
gypsum board
72% portland cement 20% cellulose fibers, example: hardieflex
fibercement boards
consist of finished lumber, for ornamental, mouldings
millworks