Can wood products be structural?
Can wood products be structural? Traditional wood products such as lumber and plywood are being supplemented by new products such as structural composite lumber and structural flakeboard. Pre fabricated wood products such as glulam timber, trusses, and I-joists are avail able to support loads over long spans. Is wood a good structural material? Wood as a Construction Material Wood is a versatile organic material, and the only renewable construction material. Wooden structures have certain properties that make them durable and strong. With an adequate fire retardant treatment, wood can be a reliable construction material with a long service life. What...