Wood is typically laminated by gluing together multiple layers of wood.
According to the provided reference, laminated wood is usually built by the parallel gluing of lumber boards in a variety of sizes and shapes according to intended use. This process involves joining together individual pieces of lumber, edge-to-edge and sometimes face-to-face, using strong adhesives under pressure. The direction of the wood grain is typically oriented parallel in all layers to maximize strength and stability in a specific direction.
Sometimes, parallel-glued veneers (thin sheets of wood) are used instead of boards to produce specialized items.
The primary resulting products from this lamination process are load-carrying members designed for structural applications.
Common Applications of Laminated Wood
Laminated wood, particularly from glued lumber boards, is frequently used to create robust structural components. Examples include:
- Load-carrying members:
- Beams
- Arches
- Specialized items: Produced using parallel-glued veneers.
This method allows for the creation of large, strong, and stable wood elements that might be difficult or impossible to obtain from single pieces of timber, and they can be manufactured in specific sizes and shapes tailored for their intended structural purpose.
