Engineered lumber may have more uses than you realized. Take a look at some of the benefits.Engineered lumber products have been around for a long time now. Engineered wood products, including something like plywood or glue laminated lumber, have become very commonly used. Engineered lumber is made from veneers, solid wood, chips, or even individual fibers and is then reconstituted via differing resins or manufacturing processes. There are a number of benefits and uses engineered lumber offers us so let’s take a look at what it is and why you might use it.
What Kind of Benefits?
Engineered lumber tends to have a more uniform and predictable structural profile than regular wood does, and as such, it is often used in higher load-carrying situations for building purposes. This is in part thanks to engineered lumber lacking the usual imperfections in wood, such as knots or cracks, which are either outright removed or just offset by the manufacturing process used. Engineered lumber is also environmentally-friendly and preserves or at least extends the use of forests by taking advantage of more fibers than typical lumber does.
Made With Versatility in Mind
LVL and engineered lumber is an excellent option for building homes, especially homes with an open floor plan. Due to the manufacturing process, it’s engineered to be versatile, including being functional for curved walls or other specialty architectural features. For whatever kind of job, there’s likely a type of manufactured wood out there that will suit your needs. If you have a real interest in using the best materials out there, engineered lumber must be a consideration.
Sustainability Matters
Historically, lumber has always been a necessity that brought some negatives along with it—we need wood as a building material but it’s not easy to harvest sustainably. Thankfully, engineered lumber offers us the opportunity to use lumber in a much more sustainable way. Fewer trees get used to manufacture stronger, more versatile pieces of lumber, which overall reduces how much lumber we need to harvest. If you’re interested in sustainability, take a look at engineered lumber products!
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