Finger-Jointed Timber: Production and Requirements

Finger joints are commonly used in the production of timber pieces or products which make use of short pieces and joining them to produce longer intended length. Some of the timber products that make use of the finger joints technology are furniture, moulding products, floor boards, window and door frames, glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT) etc. Thus, it is important to evaluate the performance of the finger joints, both non-structural and structural. This article briefly introduces the typical profiles of a finger joint, the common tests conducted to evaluate its performance and requirements as classified in various standards.