Artificial Timber’. Justify its use instead of natural timber.

Define ‘Artificial Timber’. Justify its use instead of natural timber.

ANS:

            The timber which is converted in a factory by some mechanical processes is termed as ‘Artificial timber’ or ‘Industrial timber’. And such timber possesses desired shape, appearance, strength and durability. Following are the some varieties of artificial timbers.

1)   Plywood

2)   Veneer

3)   Fibreboard

4)   Block board

5)   Particle board

6)   Flush door

The use of artificial timber is justified over natural timber for following reasons

            1] Available in large sizes   - least   joining required.

            2] More stable to atmospheric changes as compared to timber.

            3] Surfaces are plane and no jack-planing or machining needed.

            4] Pasting of veneers or laminates is easier and more durable.

5] Stronger than the solid wood as it has same strength in all

    directions.

            6] The thinner sheets are flexible.

7] Storing, stacking and transporting is easier.