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Ronald E. Coleman has written: 'Sawing SHOLO logs' -- subject(s): Computer simulation, Sawing 'SEMTAP' -- subject(s): Joinery, Lumber, Furniture, Timber joints
Quarter Sawn timber is more resistant to warping, (cupping, twisting etc.) It also resisits moisture penetration. Timber cut this way usually has better aesthetic looks, sometimes showing the rays. This timber shrinks more in the width than the length and not as much as plain cut/ through and through (slab) It is usually more expensive due to more wood being wastes and the increased amount of labour.
This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in sawing rough lumber and timber from logs and bolts, and separately operated planning mills.
Why are japanses houses usually one story with a timber frame
Usually hardwood
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Lineal metres = Square metre/Width of the timber.So linear metres = 20/0.083 = 240.96 metres.
a dimension of 3 inches x 4 inches, usually a size of timber
This term can refer to converting raw timber into dimensional lumber or to a set of formula used to convert the weight of various types of lumber to a volume.
There are many issues that can effect the quality of wood & timber. Defects usually mean that a quality piece of timber can be sold at a discounted price.
Strength graded timber used in construction of houses that can withstand greater pressures. Usually it has less or smaller knots (spruce), less cracks and other defects.
Wood is usually used to refer to the material in its natural state...timber refers to it after it has been modified by man. So you go to the Forrest to collect wood for the fire, and to the DIY store to get timber for doing up your house.