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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2025
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2023
Applicant:
Louisiana-pacific Corporation, Nashville, TN (US);
Inventors:
Gareth Paul Merrick, Gig Harbor, WA (US);
Brian St. Germain, Mt. Juliet, TN (US);
Assignee:
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP., Nashville, TN (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B27N 3/14 (2006.01); B27N 3/24 (2006.01); B32B 21/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B27N 3/143 (2013.01); B27N 3/24 (2013.01); B32B 21/02 (2013.01);
Abstract
An engineered wood based siding, cladding or panel with a microstrand interface layer (MIL) applied to the top of the main strand matrix layers to minimize telegraphing, add rigidity and strength, and provide an improved surface appearance. The MIL comprises microstrands applied to the surface of the strand matrix or mat during production, prior to deposition of a fines layer. The MIL prevents the loss of fines into the strand matrix, and helps prevent or eliminate strand telegraphing.