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Building materials are the essential elements of what we know as the built environment and serve as the foundation of our civilization. From facilities that house hundreds of people to the furniture and surfaces within, wood is one of the materials we most associate with our interior spaces. Wood is functional, durable, and versatile as a building material. For years, engineered wood products have played an important role in construction, carpentry, woodworking, and manufacturing. AWP Wood Products invites you to take a look at engineering wood and learn more about its application in building.
What Is Engineered Wood?
The term “engineered wood” covers a number of wood products that are formed by binding or fixing thin sheets, fibers, particles, or strands of wood together, usually with an adhesive. These products are usually made of the same types of wood used for lumber. Other synonymous terms for engineered wood include the following:
- Composite wood
- Manufactured board
- Man-made wood
- Mass timber
Engineered wood products can be used in various types of construction, furniture, cabinetry, industrial products, and more. Some of the most common engineered wood products include plywood, particle board, beams, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and laminated veneer.
What Are Some of the Advantages of Engineered Wood?
Mass timber products come with certain advantages, which make them the preferred choice as a building material:
- Versatility: Engineered wood products can be formed and shaped to meet specific dimensions, so nearly any wood source can be used. With natural lumber, sources may be limited based on the intended use.
- Efficiency: Composite wood products can be made of small pieces of wood that might be otherwise unusable. They can also be made from lesser-used species where advantageous.
- Strength: Some types, such as glue-laminated lumber, are much stronger than natural lumber and comparable in strength and stiffness with steel.
- Workability: Engineered wood can be cut and joined with the same tools and machines as natural lumber.
- Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness: Manufacturing engineered wood products has a smaller carbon footprint than creating products from cement or steel. Composite wood products can also be sourced from smaller trees than solid natural lumber, which often must be sourced from large trees.
How Can AWP Wood Products Help?
Founded in 2014, AWP Wood Products is driven by a commitment to its client base which includes many of the largest providers of lumber and plywood in the business. AWP strives to be the best in meeting the needs of vendors and customers for flooring, cabinetry, furniture, and more. The company offers a wide variety of woods in its products, including maple, red oak, and poplar, as well as exotic lumber products. AWP prides itself on delivering exactly what clients need at every price point.
