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Cupping Door Stile
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From the original questioner: Both sides of the stile are veneered with VG Fir if that is what you are referring to. From contributor B: I imagine the issues are all moisture related. LVL is not very dry or stable for that matter. VG Fir commercially purchased also has high moisture content which could be contributing to the problem unless you have dried it or at least checked it prior to working. We have ripped and flipped LVL in the past so it is 90 degrees to the face for what I believe is a more stable product but the compressed plies can expand upon the first increase in moisture. We do not mess with LVL anymore but stick to all wood stave core. Check out an old topic: Knowledge Base Article From contributor C: I have done both types of core, and the face veneers have varied from 1/8" to 1/4" per job with no real effect. LVL is great for construction, but the compressed state that makes it strong also makes it weak as a core. To paraphrase the points made in the database thread, it is just a compressed sponge waiting to spring back, just add water. Shop laminated lumber core of cull grade SPF that is MC compatible with the face stock is the safest core I've used. If MC changes or thermal expansion occurs, these materials move in relative harmony. There is one other related factor in door stability that I have seen with chronic repetition. Doors are installed unfinished or have the finished edges shaved to install. Whatever the reason, the finish person never removes the door to seal the bottom edge, leaving it raw and open to moisture wicking right at the floor where most moisture is encountered. Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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