Abstract: Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Abstract: Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Abstract: Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Abstract: Structural insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide a structural building envelope that is moisture permeable but protects from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Abstract: Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Abstract: Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Abstract: Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Abstract: Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Abstract: Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a reinforced wood panel comprising a first lignocellulosic layer, and a prepreg layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making an engineered wood product comprising the following steps: (a) cutting a quantity of strands from wood lumber by use of a 3D stranding process, the strands having a length of about 6 inches to about 12 inches; and (b) forming the quantity of strands into an engineered wood product.

Abstract: An overall method of making engineered strand wood products in relation to a number of different possible criteria is provided. Such a method may involve any combination of different screening procedures to determine the best wood sources from which individual strands may be prepared. Such screening procedures may include initial determinations of certain physical characteristics of individual logs, further or initial determinations of certain physical characteristics of portions of sawn logs, further or initial determinations of certain physical characteristics of individual strands, and any combinations thereof. Additionally, after the initial physical characteristic sorting is completed, optionally the wood may be cut into uniformly sized and shaped strands for incorporation within a target strand product.

Abstract: An overall method of making engineered strand wood products in relation to a number of different possible criteria is provided. Such a method may involve any combination of different screening procedures to determine the best wood sources from which individual strands may be prepared. Such screening procedures may include initial determinations of certain physical characteristics of individual logs, further or initial determinations of certain physical characteristics of portions of sawn logs, further or initial determinations of certain physical characteristics of individual strands, and any combinations thereof. Additionally, after the initial physical characteristic sorting is completed, optionally the wood may be cut into uniformly sized and shaped strands for incorporation within a target strand product.

Abstract: A method for the production of a wood composite board is provided that comprises the steps of: providing a quantity of wood in the form of strands; coating the wood strands with a binder composition to from coated strands; forming a mat from the coated strands; exposing said mat to steam; ventilating steam; and pressing the mat, at a high temperature, to form the wood composite board having a final thickness.

Abstract: An overall method of making engineered strand wood products in relation to a number of different possible criteria is provided. Such a method may involve any combination of different screening procedures to determine the best wood sources from which individual strands may be prepared. Such screening procedures may include initial determinations of certain physical characteristics of individual logs, further or initial determinations of certain physical characteristics of portions of sawn logs, further or initial determinations of certain physical characteristics of individual strands, and any combinations thereof. Additionally, after the initial physical characteristic sorting is completed, optionally the wood may be cut into uniformly sized and shaped strands for incorporation within a target strand product.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a process for the simultaneous production of two different types of engineered wood products, or oriented strand wood products, each product having different predetermined properties. The present disclosure provides a process which has enhanced utilization of wood resources and can simultaneously produce engineered wood product of various grades and properties from the same log source.

Abstract: The present teachings are directed toward a process for the production of engineered wood products, or oriented strand wood products, having certain desired or predetermined properties by selection of the strands used in the products. The present teachings provide a process which has enhanced utilization of wood resources, reduced product variability, and can produce engineered wood product of various grades and properties on the same production line.

Abstract: A hand-grippable adhesive tape applicator is provided for building construction and other environments. Stabilization brace and pressure feedback features are included which provide improved tape application performance. Static dissipative shield components and slip-resistant nubs for the applicator frame are also provided.

Abstract: A hand-grippable adhesive tape applicator is provided for building construction and other environments. Pressure feedback and integrated slidable cutting mechanism features are included which provide improved tape application performance. Unique tape supply spool and take-up reel assemblies also are provided which enhance tape applicator performance. A patterned applicator roller also is provided to allow tape application to be performed with reduced user-applied force.

Abstract: A patterned pressure roller for tape applicators useful for reducing the pressure required to seat pressure-sensitive tape and methods of use thereof.