COMPOSITE VENEER STRAND LUMBER AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING SAME

摘要

A method for making a composite veneer strand lumber product core is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) applying a resin to a plurality of veneer strands; (b) aligning the veneer strands and forming them into a mat; and (c) pressing the mat of veneer strands with a press. A method for making a composite veneer strand lumber product is also provided. The method includes the steps of (a) making a composite veneer strand lumber product core as described, the core having an upper face and a lower face; (b) applying a resin to a plurality of veneer sheets; (c) assembling one or more of the veneer sheets on each of the upper face and lower face of the core to form a three layer combination of: an upper veneer sheet layer, a core layer including strands and a lower sheet veneer layer; and (d) pressing the three layer combination together with a press.