Wheat panels

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Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Traditional uses 1.2 Emerging uses / trends 1.3 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.4 Surface forms / shapes 1.5 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Primary structural use 2.2 Material performance 2.3 Dimensional and opening restriction 2.4 Acoustic property 2.5 Manufacturing process and assembly 3 Environmental impact 3.1 LEED 4 Life Safety & Rating Standards 4.1 Flammability rating 4.2 Coefficient of friction 5 References 5.1 Notes 5.2 Student contributions 6 See also 6.1 Similar materials 6.2 Building references 7 External links 7.1 Additional resources 7.2 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

MasterFormat Number: 00 00 00

Traditional uses

• Millwork
• table surfaces
• horizontal and vertical surfaces
• countertops
• furniture
• wall panels

Emerging uses / trends

• wheat panels are manufactured from a renewable agricultural fiber by-product
• they are an environmentally friendly alternative to products such as particle board and plywood

Finish and aesthetic qualities

• smooth surface
• evidence of fiber
• yellow in hue
• custom staining is possible

• panels can be filled, sealed, painted, stained

Surface forms / shapes

• flat, smooth panels
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Cost analysis

48" x 96" X 1/2" = $73.59

48" x 96" x 3/4" = $101.15

Material properties

Primary structural use

• panel properties
• moisture resistant
• stronger and lighter in weight than other panels

Material performance

Physical Properties:

Modulus of Rupture: 2,176 psi Modulus of Elasticity: 311,832 psi Internal Bond: 80 psi Screw Holding power: 247 lbf (perpendicular plan) Screw Holding power: 157 lbs (withdrawal from edge) Thickness Swell: 8% (24 hour immersion) Water Absorpsion: 20% (24 hour immersion)

Dimensional and opening restriction

• available in standard woodworking sizes including 4 x 8 panels
• thicknesses include 7/16", 1/2", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 1" and 1-1/8"

Acoustic property

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Manufacturing process and assembly

• made from wheat-straw
• bio-egineered process
• fiber combined with urethan based resin

Environmental impact

• no out gassing solvents used in manufacturing process
• emits no VOCs
• 94% pre-consumer content
• more carbon dioxide is removed during wheat's growth cycle than is produced during the harvest and manufacturing of product. Therefore there is a negative contribution to global warming.
• wheatboard is a rapidly renewable resource left after the edible portion of the plant is harvested

LEED

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Life Safety & Rating Standards

Flammability rating

• class 3, ASTMD-1037
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Coefficient of friction

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References

Notes

Student contributions

• Laura Harrison, Spring 2010
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See also

Similar materials

• plywood
• particle board

Building references

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External links

Additional resources

• www.environbiocomposites.com/bees.php
• www.greenbuildingsupply.com

Leading manufacturers

• Environ Biocomposites
• Kirei