Timber composites are a man made, engineered wood made from a variety of wood products. By binding the particles, fibers, or chips of wood together, manufactures are able to create timber composites. Used in a variety of applications, timber composites are a valuable component of any construction project.

Timber composites are available in a variety of types. One of the most popular versions of timber composites is plywood, a wood structural panel. Plywood is made by compressing veneers of wood together through a high-strength adhesive. Another common timber composite is the oriented strand board, made by binding strands of wood together. Yet another example of a timber composite is the glued laminated timber, constructed through binding several layers of dimensional timber. Though these are some of the more common timber composites used, there are an endless variety of timber composites available.

Many engineers, construction managers and architects choose to utilize timber composites for a wide variety of benefits. Timber composites are very versatile, and can be customized according to the project’s requirements. Depending on the needs of the project, timber composites can be made in a range of sizes, grades, and strengths. In order to learn more about timber composites, check out the resources provided by Business.com on the left.