Wood Enhancements Uses

Question 1

Resin and laminations uses

Answer 1

Used in engineered wood to enhance the properties of the useable parts of trees such as sawdust, wood chips and fibres

Question 2

Resins with fire retardant uses

Answer 2

Resin is impregnated with fire retardant cladding an example is indoor flooring

Question 3

Laminations uses

Answer 3

Veneers such as natural wood are laminated on the board surface to enhance aesthetics

Question 4

Preservatives uses

Answer 4

Protects outdoor wood from fungal and insect attack

Question 5

Pigments uses

Answer 5

Enhances aesthetics for example outdoor decking. Used to make cheap softwoods look more like hardwoods

Question 6

Fire retardant uses

Answer 6

Used to pressure treat wood for roof joists and cladding

Question 7

Modified natural polysaccharide uses

Answer 7

Added to hardwood floor panels

Question 8

Structural composite lumber and laminated veneer lumber uses

Answer 8

Used in structural applications such as beams, joists and rafters