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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2012
Jack G. Winterowd, Puyallup, WA (US);
Glen Robak, Meridian, ID (US);
Travis E. Bjorkman, Bonney Lake, WA (US);
Jack G. Winterowd, Puyallup, WA (US);
Glen Robak, Meridian, ID (US);
Travis E. Bjorkman, Bonney Lake, WA (US);
Weyerhaeuser NR Company, Federal Way, WA (US);
Abstract
Wood-based composites, and methods for their manufacture, are provided. The composites include oriented wooden strands and cured bonding resin connecting adjacent strands. The composites are relatively low-density, having an average dry density of the wooden composites of about 15-28 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). The unique composition of the composites provide improved structural and insulating (thermal and acoustic) properties when compared to traditional engineered wood products (e.g., oriented strandboard).