Delamination
Delamination occurs when two or more of the panel layers separate along the bond line (failures should demonstrate a relatively clean release, with minimal trauma to the surfaces or interior structures of the involved layers). Separations can occur between the layers of the platform, between the...
Slivers/Splinters
Splinters are most commonly found along board edges and ends but can occur on the face of boards as well. A splinter develops when wood fibers fracture along the grain leaving an exposed and often sharp piece of wood. They can be manufacturing, installation, use, maintenance or environmental rel...