What is a laminate Lamination is the sandwiching of multiple layers to make a laminate. Heat and pressure is applied onto the sandwich to form combined properties of strength, stability, insulation, fire resistance, appearance etc. A standard laminate consists of a back layer and a front layer sandwiched by a layer of resin. The back... Continue Reading →
A growing trend in Africa where the climate is hot and have drastic temperature differences. The light weight bamboo structure could be made out of locally available materials with a membrane inside, the condensation happening between day and night is captured in the membrane and stored as drinkable water. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THJVuinPbc0 Special thanks to Koon V... Continue Reading →
Cross Laminated is is solid wood pieces are a glued together to make a laminate. The structure lays each layer of timber perpendicular to the layer below forming the cross laminated structure. The strengthens the timber as the grains run in both direction of the panel. Advantages Design flexibility - CLT has many applications. It... Continue Reading →
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