A wood substrate or member is included, having an increased density with respect to natural, untreated wood. The process includes drying the wood prior to application of heat and pressure, which are controlled to reduce or eliminate color change on a surface of the wood member where heat and pressure are applied.

The present invention relates to a curable adhesive composition based on acetoacetate compound, and to its use in multi-purpose bonding applications. In particular, the present invention relates to a curable adhesive composition based on a multifunctional acetoacetate compound and polyoxyalkylene polyamines.

A skateboard deck with multiple layers constructed from multiple materials is disclosed. Embodiments for design and manufacture are disclosed.

A wooden panel component (1) is provided having at least two layers (4) of cross-pieces (5) arranged within its frame (2). The cross-pieces (5) are orientated obliquely to opposing frame sides (6,7) of the frame (2) for bracing the wooden panel element (1) and the frame (2) thereof.

A method of manufacturing a snow sliding device includes forming a core by forming a core body including an outer surface including an upper surface, a lower surface, and a first thickness, and shaping the core body to include a second thickness; providing a plurality of elements, including a base with a sliding surface, and a top surface; incorporating in at least one of the core and the plurality of elements a first material, the first material exhibiting a shear rate-dependent shear resistance; and laminating the plurality of elements to the core.

The invention relates to a multilayer wood composite block comprising a plurality of wood layers, wherein at least 5 wood layers of the plurality of wood layers have a layer thickness of 0.05 to 1 mm; a plurality of plastic layers, wherein at least 5 plastic layers of the plurality of plastic layers consist of translucent and/or transparent plastic and have a layer thickness of 0.05 to 1 mm; and a plurality of adhesive layers; wherein the wood and/or plastic layers are arranged in a superimposed manner; and wherein the adhesive layers are arranged between successive wood and/or plastic layers and bond them together; and a multilayer wood veneer.

A sheathing panel includes a barrier overlay secured to a panel; wherein the sheathing panel is bulk water resistant and has at least one of the following properties: a water vapor transmission rate of at least 7.0 grams per square meter per 24 hours (grams/m.sup.2/24 hours) as determined by ASTM E96-15 procedure A at 73° F. and 50% relative humidity (RH), a water vapor permeance of at least 1.3 perms as determined by ASTM E96-15 procedure A at 73° F. and 50% relative humidity (RH), or an air infiltration rate of less than 0.2 liters per second per square meter (L/s-m.sup.2) at 75 pascals (Pa) as determined by ASTM E2357-11.

A method to produce a veneer element, including defects and dense portions. The method includes providing a substrate, providing a sub-layer, including a binder and coloured filler particles, applying the sub-layer on a first surface of the substrate, applying a veneer layer on the sub-layer, and applying pressure, preferably heat and pressure, to the veneer layer and/or the substrate, thereby forming a veneer element wherein, after pressing, the sub-layer is visible through a defect of the veneer element such as crack, cavity, hole and/or knot of the veneer layer. Also, a veneer element.

A method of installing a binder-based overlay system may include contacting a layer of geotextile fabric to a surface of a substrate and applying a primer layer to a surface of the geotextile fabric. Two or more binder layers including infill particles may be applied over the primer layer. A resurfacer layer followed by one or more color layers may be applied over the two or more binder layers. The primer layer, one or more binder layers, resurfacer layer, and two or more color layers may cure upon application to form a monolithic layer upon the substrate.

Load-bearing apparatus/systems for location in the vicinity of energized power lines are provided. The apparatus includes a base member. The base member has an upper layer and a backing surface layer. An uppermost surface of the upper layer is adapted to support on it at least power line workers and/or related stringing equipment. At least the uppermost surface of the upper layer is adapted to be electrically conductive. Methods for forming the apparatus are also provided.