Did you know that if you sanded a piece of board that was sawn 200 years ago back to raw wood, the color-change process would begin anew? Several factors influence wood color change, including exposure to the elements and chemical components unique to each lumber species. Many … [Read more...]
Thermally Modified Siding & Decking
Thermally modified siding and decking is made of pure and natural wood, as suggested by its name. Nothing was added to the wood; however, the drying process was different. The majority of decking and siding manufactured from thermally treated wood is considered to be of superior … [Read more...]
How Importing Lumber Actually Helps The Environment, Part 2
In our first article in this two part series, we began to explain how a ban on logging could lead to deforestation. This takes place because the local landowners and former lumber industry workers no longer see a way to make a living off of the trees that grow in the forest. This … [Read more...]
How Importing Lumber Actually Helps The Environment, Part 1
Perhaps you may be scratching your head with a bit of healthy skepticism as you begin reading this article. That’s understandable. After all, there has been a lot of talk in recent decades about the alleged harm that the importation of wood, especially tropical hardwoods, does to … [Read more...]
Wood Will Always Move, Part 2
You'll note two primary ways the wood moves (see Part 1) as you investigate the variations in wood species. These are referred to as radial and tangential shrinkage, respectively. To see the tangential and radial shrinkage as well as the T/R ratio for various species of wood, it … [Read more...]
Wood Will Always Move, Part 1
If you're going to work with wood, one of the key things you'll have to learn to accept is that it moves constantly. Wood will always find a way to expand and contract, no matter what steps you take to try to stop it from doing so. Wood is an organic substance (in contrast with a … [Read more...]
Combating Wood Dust Toxicity & Other Hazards in Woodworking, Part 3
If you work with wood regularly or even as an occasional hobby, it would behoove you to incorporate some basic safety practices into your routine (see Parts 1 & 2). This will help you to avoid the devastating potential effects of wood dust toxicity, severe allergic reactions, … [Read more...]
Combating Wood Dust Toxicity & Other Hazards in Woodworking, Part 2
Woodworking is an extremely rewarding career or hobby, but it comes with some inherent risks (see Part 1). These include the potential for developing major health problems due to inhaling tiny wood dust particles as well as developing skin reactions from the weather & insect … [Read more...]
Combating Wood Dust Toxicity & Other Hazards in Woodworking, Part 1
Wood is a beautiful organic product that has a multitude of applications. Whether you’re constructing flooring, siding, decking products, ships, furniture, or arts and crafts, working with wood is a deeply satisfying and potentially lucrative career or hobby. It does, however, … [Read more...]
Lumber Color Demystified: Color Change for Decking Lumber
When it comes to lumber color, many customers have preferences — some stronger than others. Even within a single species, though, lumber color can vary dramatically. When you add to the equation that from the time a log is sawn into a board, its color begins a process of changing … [Read more...]
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