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The particleboards with different density from specially prepared particles from black locust and willow were prepared. The standard mechanical parameters of the panels were investigated, as well as the corner wall connections with eccentric connecting fitting element or confirmat strength. The screw withdrawal resistance and hinge bearing were also measured for investigated panels. The results, compared to the strength of commercial particleboards, show that excluding panels from black locust with low density, the rest of the panels can be successfully used for furniture production purposes.

The aim of this study was to determine the influence of relative humidity on the form and mass of composite panels produced from wood-based panels covered with aluminium plate on one side. Part of the samples was additionally covered with aluminium foil on the side opposite to aluminium plate. HDFs, MDFs and particleboards were used as base material. The results of experiments show that relative humidity changes cause geometrical deformations and mass changes of composite fibre-based panels. The largest permanent form changes (i.e. that remained after the cycle of air relative humidity changes was finished) were observed for material moderately reacting to humidity changes.