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Wood is made of fibres. These all run in the same direction. To a degree this is the materials weakness as in most cases wood breaks easier alone the fibre direction. By alternating the fibres in a differing direction (horizontal and vertically) this adds strength and prevents fibres easily breaking. In addition each layer has a powerful glue which binds the layers together

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