Author

Contributions

  • Ganguly, Indroneil. - Contributor
  • Brackley, Allen M. - Contributor
  • Pacific Northwest Research Station (Portland, Or.) - Contributor

Publication

2009 - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Portland, OR, Oregon

Language

English

Word Count

2,500 words, Guess

Page Count

10 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC691/.109798
  • LCCTS875 .R58 2009

Description

Based on an in-grade testing program, the Ketchikan Wood Technology Center has registered three proprietary grademarks for Alaska species of hemlock (Tsuga heteraphylla (Raf.) Sarg.), yellow-cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis (D. Don) Spach), and spruce (combined Sitka spruce [Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.] and white spruce [Picea glauca (Moench) Voss]). The Ketchikan Wood Technology Center conducted tests to establish glulam beam manufacturing specifications. In conjunction with this program, there is a need to measure the market for glulam beams in Alaska. The purpose of this research was to compare Alaska residential builder adoption rates of glulam beams and other engineered wood products to those of the continental United States. The results showed that a higher percentage of Alaska builders use glulam beams compared with builders in the rest of the United States.

Subjects

Topics

Engineered woodHouse constructionEngineered wood -- AlaskaHouse construction -- Alaska

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Series Statement

  • General technical report PNW -- GTR-775
  • General technical report PNW -- 775.

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