[[wiki-architecture]] · [[Building Materials]] · [[ARCHITECTURE]] · [[000]] # Cement-bonded wood fiber Cement-bonded wood fiber is a composite material manufactured throughout the world. It is made from wood (usually waste wood), chipped into a specially graded aggregate that is then mineralized and combined with Portland cement. Although the combination of wood and cement paste has been shown to result in a degradation (hydrolysis) of wood, the mineralization process renders the wood inert and no longer susceptible to degradation. == Uses == Cement-bonded wood fiber is used to manufacture a wide variety of products primarily for the construction industry (products like insulating concrete forms, siding materials and noise barriers). Cement bonded wood fiber materials can be classified as low density, medium density and high density. The density of the material will determine to a large extent, the various properties of the end product. Other factors determining the overall performance of a cement bonded wood fiber material are: Wood particle type Wood particle gradation Cement to wood ratio Level of sugar content in the wood particle at the time of bonding Most common is low-density cement bonded wood fiber. It is known for its use in LEED-certified projects and other types of green building. The material itself is known for its insulating and acoustic properties. == See also == Wood wool == REferences == - [[Building Construction/Construction & Materials/Building Material/Concrete and Cement]] - [[Building Construction/Construction & Materials/Building Material/Timber and Wood Products]] - [[Building Construction/Construction & Materials/Building Material/Insulation Materials]] - [[Environmental Design/Strong Foundations for Sustainable Constructions]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 09 - Plumbing Services/Section 2 - Drainage and Sanitation]] - [[Professional Practice/Codes & Standards/National Building Code of India/Part 10 - Landscape and Signs/Section 2 - Signs and Display]] - [[Interior Architecture/Renovation and Conservation]] - [[Professional Practice/Construction Management/Cost Estimation]] - [[Building Construction/Hill Architecture]] - [[Design/Building Typologies/Industrial Architecture]] == External links == Nexcem website [1] Dental Composites Specialist