A detailed overview of large formwork construction, summarizing and resolving common problems.
2025-11-04
Undoubtedly, large formwork is widely used due to its advantages such as high construction efficiency, low labor intensity, high turnover rate, and convenient installation and dismantling. Despite its many advantages, the concrete quality may still fail to meet requirements due to inadequate handover and common defects during construction. To avoid quality problems, what issues should be paid...
Do different building types and building materials have a crucial impact on the outcome of a fire?
2025-11-04
On July 25, 2019, we were fortunate to have Professor Len Garis, a Canadian fire safety expert, share some research findings from his study on "Fire Control and Safety of Timber Buildings in Canada." His discussion of fire results across different building types provided us with new insights into the fire safety of timber-framed buildings. Professor Garis pointed out that the study was based...
How to distinguish between good and bad boards! Remember these three tips
2025-11-04
Currently, many types of wardrobe materials are available on the market, with solid wood boards, polished particleboard, and MDF being the most common. With so many wardrobe materials available, which one is the best? In recent years, many people have become very fond of European and American style wardrobes, but we still recommend that you consider your own specific needs when making a...
Take advantage of Black Friday and learn how to buy genuine wood-based panels~
2025-11-04
Today is Black Friday, another shopping spree! Modern people love buying brand names. Although brands tend to be more expensive, they inspire confidence – confidence in quality and after-sales service. So, what to buy...
Wood foam – an emerging product (Part 2)
2025-11-04
Experiments with using wood fibers to create foamed or fuzzy materials date back to the 1940s. Waste liquids containing high concentrations of lignin (byproducts of papermaking and fiberboard production) were used as a source of lignin; carbonic acid was added during the process to foam and solidify the mixture. Foaming, on the other hand, was produced by blowing air. Other techniques were...
2025-11-04
Why is African rosewood used by so many furniture factories and marketed as mahogany? Some merchants sell fake rosewood as genuine, charging high prices and then trying to bargain down – this is a result of trying to get a bargain. How?
Causes and control measures for delamination and coarse particleboard surface
2025-11-04
1. Causes and Control Measures for Thin Board Delamination Causes: Delamination refers to the separation of the bonded surfaces of particleboard due to insufficient glue or poor bonding. Delamination is one of the common defects in thin board production, and its main causes are as follows: 1) Excessive moisture content in the slab. Because the slab in the continuous press moves continuously,...
Main problems and solutions in the veneer processing of boards
2025-11-04
Veneering is a crucial process in panel furniture production. Veneering materials are used to decorate furniture surfaces, concealing defects and improving the substrate's surface resistance, heat resistance, water resistance, and corrosion resistance. Simultaneously, they can enhance the material's strength and dimensional stability. However, due to varying production methods among companies,...
Understanding Log Measurement in Different Countries (Part 2)
2025-11-04
Yesterday, we introduced some common logging measurement methods used in various countries, especially those exporting to China (click to view). Today, we continue with other measurement methods. 6) The Hoppus measurement method, invented in 1736, is said to be the oldest log measurement method still in use today. It is commonly found in Myanmar and India, such as for teak logs. The specific...
Differences and advantages of layered compression and solid wood compression
2025-11-04
Funding Project: National Forestry Science and Technology Achievement Promotion Project of the State Forestry Administration, "Promotion and Application of Solid Timber Layered Compression Technology ([2017] No. 25)". Author Biography: Huang Rongfeng (1963-), female, researcher at the Wood Industry Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Forestry. Research Background: Timber compression...
Is it difficult to make a wardrobe? How do you judge the quality of wardrobe materials?
2025-11-04
Customized wardrobes are now very common. The most important part of wardrobe manufacturing is the board material, and the quality of the board material plays a decisive role in the quality of the wardrobe product. Next, please follow the editor to learn about the relevant information of wardrobe board materials. 1. Common types of wardrobe board materials (1) Plywood: Wood is cut into veneers...
After furniture is made from particleboard, it needs to be maintained in this way.
2025-11-04
In recent years, eco-friendly boards have become increasingly popular among consumers due to their attractive appearance, paint-free construction, and environmental friendliness. However, many people are unaware of the proper maintenance procedures for furniture made from eco-friendly boards.
Advantages and disadvantages of engineered wood, engineered wood specifications
2025-11-04
Glued laminated timber (GLLT), also known as engineered wood, is one of the three main types of engineered wood products, along with timber I-beams and laminated veneer lumber. GLLT is sometimes called finger-jointed board and can be coated with wood wax oil to prevent warping. GLLT is a type of plywood made by splicing together high-quality, large-diameter logs. It retains the texture and...
2025-11-04
In today's increasingly personalized world, with the diversification of residential layouts, traditional ready-made furniture struggles to meet consumer demands, leading to a growing preference for customized furniture. Reducing particleboard thickness or using thinner particleboard directly for panel furniture components is a primary way for customized furniture companies to decrease...
2025-11-04
A friend told me that she was recently renovating her house, and everything was going smoothly until she saw the plasterboard ceiling. Her face turned pale – it had yellowed and discolored in such a short time! She had no choice but to call a professional to take a look, but the expert told her she needed to redo it all! She was furious. Actually, I've explained before why plasterboard changes...
Understanding Log Measurement in Different Countries (Part 1)
2025-11-04
According to incomplete statistics, there are nearly a hundred different methods for measuring logs in North America alone, with as many as 185 different names. Below are some common measuring methods used in various countries around the world, especially those exported to China. 1) JAS Measuring (Japanese Agricultural Standard) – Established in 1841 (the second year of the Opium War) by the...
How to choose high-quality painted boards
2025-11-04
There are many kinds of products on the market, making the selection process quite difficult and requiring a lot of time for research, which is a waste of time. To save time, let's learn about this topic. a) Polyurethane paint, also called PU paint, is widely used due to its excellent fullness, hardness, and transparency. However, after application, a large amount of organic solvents will remain.
Decorative building material brands you need to know
2025-11-04
The market is complex! Here are some essential things you need to know about interior panel brands. As many consumers know, the quality of panel products directly affects the longevity of interior decoration, especially the formaldehyde content, which is crucial. The pollution from engineered wood panels is very serious. Whether in decoration or furniture use, the environmental friendliness of...
How should you choose the color and base material of eco-friendly boards?
2025-11-04
In simple terms, the general manufacturing process of eco-boards is as follows: First, decorative papers of different colors and textures are processed and pressed to form decorative panels. These panels are then laid on the surface of particleboard, MDF, plywood, blockboard, solid wood core, or other substrates, undergoing multiple processes to complete the product. So, what are the...
Identifying genuine and fake eco-boards by their specifications
2025-11-04
What are the sizes and specifications of eco-friendly boards? The most common sizes of eco-friendly boards on the market are: 1220mm x 2440mm, 1000mm x 2000mm, 1300mm x 2000mm, and 1500mm x 3000mm.