Engineered fence pickets with ship lapped edges

Abstract

An engineered wood fence picket and system for manufacturing fence pickets using engineered wood products, including, but not limited to, oriented-strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), fiber strand, and / or laminated strand lumber (LSL). The opposing right and left edges of each picket has corresponding elements of a joint, such as, but not limited to, a shiplap joint or tongue-and-groove joint. A fence or fence segment may be constructed by aligning a plurality of said fence pickets vertically or horizontally so that the edges of adjacent pickets mate or meet to form a joint. The fence can be assembled more quickly and cheaply than with any prior art materials, and the fence will be higher quality, with longer life, thinner and lighter, and minimal maintenance.

Description

[0001]This application claims benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional App. No. 62 / 711,496, filed Jul. 28, 2018, which is incorporated herein by specific reference for all purposes.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to a system for an engineered fence picket comprising engineered wood components. More particularly, this invention related to an engineered fence picket with ship lapped edges.SUMMARY OF INVENTION[0003]In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention comprises an engineered wood fence picket and system for manufacturing fence pickets using engineered wood products, including, but not limited to, oriented-strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), fiber strand, and / or laminated strand lumber (LSL). The opposing right and left edges of each picket comprise corresponding elements of a joint, such as, but not limited to, a shiplap joint or tongue-and-groove joint. A fence or fence segment may be constructed by aligning a plurality of said fence...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a system for manufacturing fence pickets using engineered wood products such as oriented-strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), fiber strand, or laminated strand lumber (LSL). These pickets offer the authentic look and appeal of real wood without the issues of knots, voids, and other defects found in natural wood. By using these engineered wood products, fences can be assembled faster, cheaper, and with higher quality and durability. The resulting fence is thinner, lighter, and requires minimal maintenance.

Problems solved by technology

Solid wood pickets expand and contract over time with weather changes, and warp and distort with age.

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