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The purpose of Wood Science Projects is to introduce young people to the characteristics of wood that give it potential as a raw material for products as ...
This report describes how lumber can be air-dried most effectively under outdoor conditions and illustrates the principles and procedures of air-drying lumber ...
Drying, (air seasoning) wood can be complex. The purpose of this guide is to outline some of the important points in drying small quantities of wood.
Southern pine dimension lumber is produced by a large number of mills in Georgia, in great quantities. All lumber used where it must meet building codes has to ...
This publication presents some important points to remember when considering hardwood lumber drying.
A viable alternative for dealing with hardwood bark residue is to market the bark as hardwood bark mulch. This paper provides a succinct overview of the ...
From early Paleolithic times, wood has been one of``the most important raw materials for making everything``from furniture to weapons to art. The ...
There is a great opportunity for softwood mills to enter into the value added markets arena, including lumber used for moulding, doors, windows, and furniture. ...
Southern yellow pine flitches and joinery exported to Europe are remanufactured and sometimes finished with clear coatings. Brown stain may detract from the ...
Some types of trees produce wood that is naturally resistant to decay. Wood may also be treated with preservatives for durability. This publication lists ...
This paper was prepared by the Critical Issues Committee of the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) to assist academic, industrial, and government ...
If lumber is not properly equalized and conditioned during drying, problems will surface during further manufacturing and end use. These problems range from ...
The durability of an exterior finish is affected by the characteristics of the wood. This publication explains ways of acquiring a satisfactory finish.
How much wood is in a cord? How can you tell if firewood is dry enough to burn well? What else should be considered when buying firewood?
Research concentrates on pulp and paper products, housing and structural uses of wood, wood preservation, wood and fungi identification, and finishing and ...
Although it is typical to manage forests for timber, pulpwood and other wood products, this publication identifies other forest products that may turn into ...
If you are thinking about selling timber or if you are approached with an offer to buy some of your timber, don't "jump too quickly." Taking time to find out ...
All that can be seen of a growing tree is the outside, but the inside is what determines its value as raw material for wood products. A pine tree grows ...
This publication discusses the relationship between the United States Forest Service and National Hardwood Lumber Association lumber grades.
More people are becoming involved in do-it-yourself activities, ranging from putting up a bookshelf to renovating an existing structure. All too frequently, ...
For almost all uses, wood must be dried before it can be used effectively. Dry kilns are excellent means of controlling the drying process to ensure greatest ...
This publication is a map that shows the approximate locations of large, wood using companies in the state of Georgia, and is divided into the types of wood ...
Log homes were the homes of choice for earliest settlers. Some of those homes still stand today, evidence they can be durable. Wood is an excellent building ...
Your forest may be more valuable than you know. This publication outlines points to consider when marketing/selling your timber.
Marketing is a primary determinant of company success. Only by properly identifying what customers want and need on a continual basis, can wood products firms ...
This fact sheet outlines successful strategies for marketing SFPs.
Although timber marketing is a year-round activity in all areas of the state, it is still a rare activity for most individual landowners. And, for most of them ...
This bulletin presents guidelines to assist individuals in marketing timber from their woodlands.
Got a big tree? It might be worth $2, $20, or $200 sold where it stands! Timbered acres can be worth a lot of money--sometimes more than cropland. How much ...
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