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Industry Standards Voluntary Product Standard PS 2-18- updated Aug 31, 2021

Voluntary Product Standard PS 2-18Performance Standard for WoodStructural PanelsMarch 2019U.S. Department of CommerceWilbur L. Ross, Jr., SecretaryNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyWalter Copan, NIST Director and Undersecretary of Commerce forStandards and TechnologyiiCertain commercial entities, equipment, or materials may be identified in thisdocument in order to describe an experimental procedure or concept adequately.Such identification is not intended to imply recommendation or …

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Industry Standards Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-19- updated Aug 31, 2021

Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-19Structural PlywoodDecember 2019U.S. Department of CommerceWilbur L. Ross, Jr., SecretaryNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyWalter Copan, NIST Director and Undersecretary of Commerce forStandards and TechnologyCertain commercial entities, equipment, or materials may be identified in thisdocument in order to describe an experimental procedure or concept adequately.Such identification is not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by theNational …

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Plywood Manufacturing Process

Plywood Manufacturing ProcessMike RussellPlywood Managermrussell@tpinspection.comRaw Material:A large variety of species can be used to make plywood to theapplicable standards. Forest types vary throughout North andSouth America. Species have been grouped into classes, and thisinformation may be needed on the TP Stamp.Log Yard Stock:A certain volume of log yard stock is needed to keepthe veneer species and quality distribution consistent.Log Storage:Depending …

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