Engineered wood

Engineered wood, also called mass timber, composite wood, man-made wood, or manufactured board, includes a range of derivative wood products which are manufactured by binding or fixing the strands, particles, fibres, veneers, or boards of wood, together with adhesives, or other methods of fixation to form composite material. The panels vary in size but can range upwards of 64 by 8 feet and in the case of cross-laminated timber (CLT) can be of any thickness from a few inches to 16 inches (410 mm) or more.

These products are engineered to precise design specifications, which are tested to meet national or international standards and provide uniformity and predictability in their structural performance.
Engineered wood products are used in a variety of applications, from home construction to commercial buildings to industrial products.
The products can be used for joists and beams that replace steel in many building projects.

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