Description

Timber that has become distorted after delivery (due to incorrect storage for example) can be very expensive to rectify. This Digest provides guidance on selecting, conditioning and handling timber, with the emphasis on how to avoid drying distortion. It lists measures to reduce problems of timber distortion and identifies types of wood where drying distortion can be a problem. Several drawings and photographs are used to help identify potential problems and to give guidance on the suitability of particular types of timber.

Contents
Introduction
Timber moisture contents in service
Shrinkage and movement
Cup
Spiral grain and twist
Compression wood
Tension wood
Juvenile wood
Conclusions
References

This new information sheet/digest, reduced by 15% for TRADA members, contains 5 line drawings and 6 photos within the 6 pages.