by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
A machining defect in which small chips are torn from the surface below the intended plane of cut, usually as the result of cutting against the grain.
by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
A bevel or slope created by slicing off the square edge or end of a piece of wood or other material (usually 45 degrees); a decorative edging or relief made at the timber’s corner.
by Jana L | Feb 28, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
Cross laminated timber
by Jana L | Feb 28, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
The ability to resist a force tending to shorten a structural member by crushing the fibres longitudinally.
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.
