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Materials & Specificationsaka: EWPaka: engineered lumberaka: manufactured wood

Engineered Wood

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Factory-made wood products like I-joists and LVL beams that are stronger and more consistent than regular solid wood.

Definition

Engineered wood products are manufactured lumber products made by binding wood strands, fibers, veneers, or particles with adhesives to create structural members with superior and more predictable properties than solid sawn lumber. Examples include LVL, LSL, I-joists, and glulam beams. Engineered wood uses wood fiber more efficiently and can be produced in sizes and lengths not available in solid sawn lumber.

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