The subject of this paper was a research of physical and mechanical
properties of LVL composed of peeled poplar veneers in core layers and only
outer layers of beech peeled veneers, so as the examination of window frame
glue joint strength produced of this material. LVL boards have been hot
pressed in industrial conditions, using appropriate phenol formaldehyde (PP)
adhesive. Samples for corner window frame glue joint strength testing were
glued with PVAc D4 class adhesive. Statistical analysis showed that there
were significant differences both in moisture content and density of LVL
boards regarding their thickness, while in the case of hardness this
difference did not exist. Examinations of LVL glue line shear strength
showed that both phenol formaldehyde (PP) and PVAc D4 class adhesives
fulfilled standard requirements. The results of corner window frame double
tenon glue joint strength produced from combined poplar-beech veneer LVL
indicated that such material could be used to produce window frame corner
joint, strong enough to withstand the additional load, without an increase
of the cross section.