What restricts the use of timber?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

Timber has many desirable attributes, but some weaknesses.

It will burn or may decay or suffer insect attack unless treated against those.

It has limited strength compared with other materials, and has a limited size.

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

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When is it advantageous to use rough timber Rather than planed timber?

never

What is the use of timber?

build stuff

How is timber converted for use?

Timber is converted for wooden plane models and other construction kits.

What chemical restricts the use of iron?

Iron is not resistant to oxydation and acids.

How can you use timber?

you could burn it or use it as a building material

How much timber is use everyday?

a lot

What G do you use to sand timber?

none

What did the Phoenicians use to make their ships?

Timber.

What is timber which is readied for use called?

planed

How does a tree from the forest end up as timber that people use?

it gets cut down and turned into timber.....somehow

What is the best wood to use to build a treehouse?

timber

What is the name of people who use timber?

Lumber jacks.