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For years, architects have turned to structural composite lumber for its superior strength and stability.[url=http://www.woodplasticcompositepanel.com/project-case/wpc-decking-indoor-outdoor-applications]WPC decking indoor & outdoor applications,eco-friendly decking[/url] TimberStrand® laminated strand lumber (LSL) brings these same structural benefits to architectural wood doors.br The Ultimate Core. TimberStrand® LSL’s consistent quality and uniformity make it the ideal core to specify in non-rated and 20-minute rated wood doors for institutional buildings such as hospitals, schools,how to build outdoor handrails government offices and correctional facilities. It provides better screw holding and bending properties than stave lumber core and the engineered stability of particleboard core, while eliminating the need for unsightly through-bolts or costly inner blocking.br Stronger Stiles. The hinge loading and split-resistant properties of TimberStrand® LSL meet or exceed those of traditional laminated stiles. Our patented manufacturing process randomizes any weaknesses inherent in the raw wood so the finished product resists bowing, twisting and shrinking.br Straighter Rails. TimberStrand® LSL is free of knots or other defects that can cause traditional sawn lumber to warp doors. And because it is solid, TimberStrand® LSL can be machined for concealed hardware.br One-Stop Shopping. Unlike our competitors, Trus Joist provides rails, cores, stile backers, and laminated stiles—all from the same location. Just In Time Delivery. Delivery of TimberStrand® LSL components from Trus Joist takes days—not weeks.brbrEnvironmentally Sound. The TimberStrand® LSL manufacturing process utilizes 75% of each log. Our TimberStrand® LSL manufacturing operations conform to the ISO 14001 environmental management system,lumber liquidators composite and our log procurement procedures conform to the American Forest & Paper Association® Sustainable Forestry Initiative. brbrIndustry Leader. Trus Joist has been making structural composite lumber components since 1992. TimberStrand® LSL is recognized by the Window and Door Manufacturer’s Association (WDMA) IS1-A and approved to the Architecture Woodworkers Institute Quality Standards (v.7) For more information, contact your Trus Joist representative. brbrThe resources come from:http://www.woodplasticcompositepanel.com