Renewable, Recyclable, Natural Timber is one of the few natural, renewable building materials. The cyclical process involved in the harvest and regeneration of forests for timber production ensures that timber will continue to be available. Every time a tree is harvested, up to ten trees are re-established in its place; the renewable cycle begins again. …
DID YOU KNOW? Wood is hygroscopic, which means it’s constantly absorbing or releasing moisture to stay in balance with the air around it. Wood swells and shrinks throughout its life, and that’s why wood can cup, twist, crook, bow, crack or check. Do these things to minimize problems 1. Stack Lumber Horizontally The best way …
For lovers of Forest Park, it’s hard to imagine that there are many people who never visit the Park—but there are. A big part of Forest Park Forever’s Director of Community Engagement Anne Grossmann’s job is working with our City of St. Louis partners to identify barriers that might keep people out of the Park, and then removing them. “People need to feel comfortable, …
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Are you a serious craftsperson who likes to work with your hands? Does the loud noise of power tools, clouds of floating dust, and creative freedom sound like an ideal day’s work to you? If the answer is yes, a career in woodworking may be for you. 1. Learn the Basics of Woodworking Woodworkers are …
Are you planning your first visit to buy lumber? Once you’ve decided to go beyond buying lumber at a home center, there’s some major differences to be aware of when buying lumber at a lumberyard or distributor. Lumberyards and distribution centers have come a long way, offering a wide variety of wood species, thicknesses, grades …
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I’m always looking for shortcuts in my work, either to save time or make my life easier. Over time, I’ve come across a new way to do something I’ve done a hundred times before and wonder why it never occurred to me to find an easier way. In an effort to share some of my …
Development threatens 132 billion board feet of timber Parcellation threatens 197 billion board feet of wood Insects and disease threaten 84.5 billion board feet of wood Fire threatens 68 billion board feet of wood “Unavailability” threatens 316 billion board feet of timber 75 billion board feet of wood is threatened along the coast by hurricanes, …
Article by: Ince, Peter J. Forest Products Laboratory, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Madison, Wisconsin. McKeever, David B. Forest Products Laboratory, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Madison, Wisconsin. Last reviewed:2011 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1036/1097-8542.YB110073ContentHide Pulp and paper trends Solid wood and composite wood product trends Trends in timber growth and removals Trends in real prices for timber Conclusions …
Wood products from forests are part of every aspect of our lives, and most don’t even realize it. Just consider the roof over your head, the paper at your desk, or the diapers on your baby – all of these products come from forests. What’s more, is because the majority of forests are owned by family …