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Wood Composites |
Current research is concentrated on two areas;
Key Publications Evans P. D., Creffield J. W., Conroy J. S. W., Barry S. 1995 |
Work is underway to determine whether particleboard manufactured from
a blend of radiata pine and cypress pine which is naturally durable shows
enhanced decay, termite and water resistance. White cypress pine is naturally
resistant to termite attack and resistant to decay and it is to be anticipated
that particleboard manufactured from a blend of radiata pine and cypress
pine will show enhanced decay and termite resistance. . (Picture courtesy
of Dr Philip Evans)