The process of fingerjointing is complex and requires numerous efforts in order to evaluate the various workable and optimum conditions of jointed wood members. Many factors are known to affect the strength of fingerjoints. Some are related to wood, such as species, density, natural defects, moisture content (MC), temperature, and gluability of the species. Others are related to wood machining, including type of adhesive and gluing processes, such as condition of the cutting tools, curing time and applied assembling pressure.
During June and July 1989 FERIC understock a project to determine the extent of moisture loss in felled trees in East-Central Alberta. This project was funded by Alberta Forestry, Lands and Wildlife and Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries.
