Perspective on particleboards from Populus spp.

Authors

Robert L. Geimer

Document Type

Contribution to Book

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Utilization and Marketing as Tools for Aspen Management in the Rocky Mountains: Proceedings of the Symposium

Volume

General Technical Report RM-29

Publisher

USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station

First Page

87

Last Page

90

Publication Date

1976

Abstract

Populus species particleboards have a high compression ratio resulting in high bending strength. Their low-porosity edges, advantageous in furniture manufacture, dictate close moisture content control in production.

Aspen roundwood is the primary raw material for composition structural sheathing. Populus utilization will likely increase as material sources expand and as new product develop.

Recommended Citation

R.L. Geimer. 1976. Perspective on particleboards from Populus spp. Utilization and Marketing as Tools for Aspen Management in the Rocky Mountains: Proceedings of the Symposium. General Technical Report RM-29. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Fort Collins, CO. 87-90