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ITT- Short Answer Laminated vs Solid Timber - Coggle Diagram
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Short Answer
Laminated vs Solid Timber
Laminated Timber
Stability
: Layers are glued together with alternating grains, results in reduces movement, increased stability. Minimised warping, twisting and shrinkage.
Strength
: Stronger. Manufactured for weigh baring, load capacity and high stress handling. Multiple layers increase strength.
Size Flexibility
: More variety in lengths and thicknesses.
Defects
: Can be designed and altered to avoid knots, cracks or other defects therefore enhancing structural integrity.
Cost Efficiency
: Smaller-fast growing trees, making it more available and therefore cheaper.
Sustainability
: More sustainable, smaller trees used, less waste.
Aesthetics
: Less authentic appearance sometimes, designed to mimic natural wood.
Workability
: More workable due to uniform layers, easier to machine and shape.
Durability
: Can be treated an engineered for long life span and enhanced durability.
Solid Timber
Stability
: Susceptible to expansion, contraction and warping due to various moisture contents and natural grain.
Strength
: Less strong, strength is limited. Natural wood properties eg. knots, grain irregularities result in less strength.
Size Flexibility
: Limited lengths and thicknesses due to available tree sizes and dimensions.
Defects
: Defects are present and can't be changed. Defects such as knots, cracks etc. can weaken wood or impact appearance.
Cost Efficiency
: High quality, larger, solid timber pieces, increases cost.
Sustainability
: Involves harvesting larger trees, more waste, bigger environmental impact, less sustainable.
Aesthetics
:Natural colour, grain and appearance. More valued for aesthetic appeal.
Workability
: Inconsistencies and defects in timber/ grain make it harder to work with.
Durability
: Durability depends on species. Should be treated to reduce insect rot or damage,.
