Assessment of Quality Parameters of Finger-Jointed Timber Products: A Review

Abstract

Wood is a renewable natural resource used in diverse sectors. Wood processing operations generate a substantial quantity of residues which possess higher potential of alternative uses. Finger-jointing, a method which connects two small pieces of timber together, is identified as a sound technique to minimize wastage. In the present context, where deforestation continues to threaten the existing timber resources, the finger-joint technique has gained higher recognition as a viable tool for the sustainable utilization of wood. With the increasing demand and decreasing volume of high-grade timber material, finger-jointing has become an industry with great economic benefits, and finger-joint technology will boost the increased utilization of timber materials. The outcomes of this review paper will therefore improve the quality of finger-jointed products through the generated technical information and thereby enhance the finger-jointing industry in practice.