by Jana L | Feb 28, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
During growth trees absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. Once trees are harvested and processed to produce sawn lumber (or any other wood product) they continue to store this CO2. This act of storing CO2 is referred to as sequestration.
by Jana L | Feb 28, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
A summary of all the greenhouse gases emitted during the making process of an object and is expressed in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (kg CO2 eq).
by Jana L | Feb 28, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
Reported as stress at proportional limit. There is no clearly defined ultimate stress for this property.
by Jana L | Feb 28, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
Longitudinal separation of the fibers in wood that do not go through the whole cross section. Checks result from tension stresses during the drying process. A lumber defect caused by uneven shrinking of the wood during drying. A checked board has splits that develop...
by Jana L | Feb 28, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
The action of allowing the finish to completely dry and reach its fullest hardness potential. Different finishes will cure at different rates.
by Jana L | Feb 28, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
Usually refers to how the solid hardwood veneer for an engineered floor is cut. There are three cutting methods: dry solid-sawn, rotary-peeled and sliced-peel.
