Drying distortion of timber. Guidance on selection, conditioning and handling
Digest 514
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Digest
Abstract
Explains the causes of drying distortion in timber, and gives practical guidance on timber selection, conditioning and installation in order to avoid problems developing in service. Covers timber moisture contents in service, shrinkage and movement, cup, spiral grain and twist, compression wood, tension wood and juvenile wood.
Author
Reynolds, T. and Holland, C.
History
This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.
ISBN
9781848061361
Subjects
- Materials
- Timber/joinery
- Special subject areas
- Damage/deterioration/corrosion
- Deterioration
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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