A process for producing a smooth-sided strand-based siding or wood structural panel using a secondary pressing process. The secondary pressing process is performed after the primary process completes pressing and consolidation of the substrate/board. The secondary process applies and cures the overlay after applying a water spray on the hot board immediately out of the primary process press, and before overlay application. The application of the water spray causes the surface of the board to swell and cure. A settling period follows to allow the top surface particles and strands to swell along with absorption and evaporation of the moisture. This is followed by surface sanding to remove the telegraphing and produce a smooth surface, which is then followed by lamination of the overlay(s). The process is completed by post-lamination treatment and coating of the board.

A process for producing a smooth-sided strand-based siding or wood structural panel using a secondary pressing process. The secondary pressing process is performed after the primary process completes pressing and consolidation of the substrate/board. The secondary process applies and cures the overlay after applying a water spray on the hot board immediately out of the primary process press, and before overlay application. The application of the water spray causes the surface of the board to swell and cure. A settling period follows to allow the top surface particles and strands to swell along with absorption and evaporation of the moisture. This is followed by surface sanding to remove the telegraphing and produce a smooth surface, which is then followed by lamination of the overlay(s). The process is completed by post-lamination treatment and coating of the board.

A wood or engineered wood structural panel, such as, but not limited to, OSB (“oriented strand board”) or plywood, that is both fire-resistant and water resistant. The panel is factory-coated with a product that provides fire resistance. The treatment gives it a Fire-Resistant (FR) performance (for use in a one- or two-hour rated assembly). The panel also is overlaid or coated in a factory setting with a weather/water resistive barrier (WRB). The structural panel thus combines a fire-resistant structural sheathing and WRB product in one integrated panel produced at a factory prior for installation at a job site.

The present invention relates to a process for the batchwise or continuous, preferably continuous production of multilayer lignocellulose materials with a core and with at least one upper and one lower outer layer, comprising the following steps: a) mixing of the components of the individual layers separately from one another, b) layer-by-layer scattering of the mixtures (for the core layer and for the outer layers) to give a mat, c) precompaction after the scattering of the individual layers, d) application of a high-frequency electrical field before, during and/or after the precompaction, and then e) hot pressing,
where, in step a),
for the core, the lignocellulose particles A) [component A)] are mixed with B) from 0 to 25% by weight of expanded plastics particles with bulk density in the range from 10 to 150 kg/m.sup.3 [component B)], C) from 1 to 15% by weight of one or more binders selected from the group consisting of aminoplastic resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups [component C)], D) from 0 to 3% by weight of ammonium salts [component D)], E) from 0 to 5% by weight of additives [component E)] and F) from 0.1 to 3% by weight of alkali metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts from the group of the sulfates, nitrates, halides and mixtures of these [component F)],
and for the outer layers, the lignocellulose particles G) [component G)] are mixed with H) from 1 to 15% by weight of one or more binders selected from the group consisting of aminoplastic resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups [component H)], I) from 0 to 2% by weight of ammonium salts [component I)], J) from 0 to 5% by weight of additives [component J)] and K) from 0 to 2% by weight of alkali metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts from the group of the sulfates, nitrates, halides and mixtures of these [component K)],
wherein, after step a), the mixture for the core comprises, based on the total dry weight of the mixture of components A) to F) from 3 to 15% by weight of water, the mixture(s) for the outer layers comprise(s), based on the total dry weight of the mixture(s) of components G) to K), from 5 to 20% by weight of water, and the following conditions are met: component F)≧1.1•component K) and [component F)+component D)]≧1.1•component K)+component I

The present invention relates to a process for the batchwise or continuous, preferably continuous production of single-layer lignocellulose-based boards or of multilayer lignocellulose-based boards with a core and with at least one upper and one lower outer layer,

comprising the following steps: a) mixing of the components of the individual layer(s), b) layer-by-layer scattering of the mixtures to give a mat, c) compaction after the scattering of the individual layer(s), d) application of a high-frequency electrical field, during and/or after the compaction and thermal hardening of the binder(s), e) then optionally hot pressing, and f) cooling the lignocellulose material,

where, in step a),

for the core or the single layer, the lignocellulose particles A) [component A)] are mixed with B) from 0 to 25% by weight of expanded plastics particles with bulk density in the range from 10 to 150 kg/m.sup.3 [componeent B)],, C) from 1 to 15% by weight of one or more binders selected from the group consisting of aminoplastic resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups [component C)], D) from 0 to 3% by weight of ammonium salts [component D)], E) from 0 to 5% by weight of additives [component E)] and F) from 0.1 to 3% by weight of alkali metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts from the group of the sulfates, nitrates, halides and mixtures of these [component F)],

and optionally for the outer layers, the lignocellulose particles G) [component G)] are mixed with H) from 1 to 15% by weight of one or more binders selected from the group consisting of aminoplastic resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups [component H)], I) from 0 to 2% by weight of ammonium salts [component I)], J) from 0 to 5% by weight of additives [component J)] and K) from 0.1 to 3% by weight of alkali metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts from the group of the sulfates, nitrates, halides and mixtures of these [component K)],

wherein at the juncture Z the temperature of the layer of the core or of the single layer is more than 90°C., and this temperature is reached in less than 40 s/mm d after the application of the high-frequency electrical field, where d is the thickness of the sheet of lignocellulose material at the juncture Z.

The present invention relates to a process for the batchwise or continuous, preferably continuous production of single-layer lignocellulose-based boards or of multilayer lignocellulose-based boards with a core and with at least one upper and one lower outer layer,

comprising the following steps: a) mixing of the components of the individual layer(s), b) layer-by-layer scattering of the mixtures to give a mat, c) compaction after the scattering of the individual layer(s), d) application of a high-frequency electrical field, during and/or after the compaction and thermal hardening of the binder(s), e) then optionally hot pressing, and f) cooling the lignocellulose material,

where, in step a),

for the core or the single layer, the lignocellulose particles A) [component A)] are mixed with B) from 0 to 25% by weight of expanded plastics particles with bulk density in the range from 10 to 150 kg/m.sup.3 [componeent B)],, C) from 1 to 15% by weight of one or more binders selected from the group consisting of aminoplastic resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups [component C)], D) from 0 to 3% by weight of ammonium salts [component D)], E) from 0 to 5% by weight of additives [component E)] and F) from 0.1 to 3% by weight of alkali metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts from the group of the sulfates, nitrates, halides and mixtures of these [component F)],

and optionally for the outer layers, the lignocellulose particles G) [component G)] are mixed with H) from 1 to 15% by weight of one or more binders selected from the group consisting of aminoplastic resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups [component H)], I) from 0 to 2% by weight of ammonium salts [component I)], J) from 0 to 5% by weight of additives [component J)] and K) from 0.1 to 3% by weight of alkali metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts from the group of the sulfates, nitrates, halides and mixtures of these [component K)],

wherein at the juncture Z the temperature of the layer of the core or of the single layer is more than 90°C., and this temperature is reached in less than 40 s/mm d after the application of the high-frequency electrical field, where d is the thickness of the sheet of lignocellulose material at the juncture Z.

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of resource recycling and provides a processing method for a waste oriented strand board and waste oriented wood chips, and an oriented strand board preparation method thereof. The processing method for a waste oriented strand board provided in the present disclosure includes the following steps: softening a waste oriented strand board to obtain a softened waste oriented strand board; and flaking the softened waste oriented strand board pieces using a disc flaker to obtain waste oriented wood chips. According to the present disclosure, the waste oriented strand board is softened first to be chipped readily. It is specified in the present disclosure that the disc flaker is used such that relatively intact wood chips can be obtained.

Coconut husk and coconut shells are primarily considered agricultural waste. Therefore, coconut shells are often burned, which is terrible for the environment and contributes significantly to CO2 and methane emissions. Thus, the present invention provides an eco-friendly use for coconut waste by turning coconut fibers into thermo-acoustic insulation. The present invention also describes methods of producing said insulating compositions.

A membrane covered panel and a membrane covered panel production method are provided wherein an elastomeric membrane, and preferably, an aqueous elastomeric resin-based membrane, is applied to a finished panel construct, prior to pressing of the membrane covered panel. The method is used to produce panels which can be used in the production of flooring materials, wall panels, furniture, countertops, and the like. The membrane is applied to a transfer film, which transfer film can be removed at any time prior to, or after the pressing operation. The panels produced have a durable but elastic surface which can protect the surfaces of the panel construct. The elastomeric covering on the panel construct also preferably provides a surface which is abrasion resistant, and provides better acoustical properties while providing a soft touch haptic surface.

Disclosed herein are composite materials comprising a fibrous material and from 1% to 50% of a binding material, by weight of the composite material. Also disclosed herein are methods for making and using the same.