SECTION 2: Wood properties
selected for the properties that are most suited to this end use
There are many different species of wood, and each one has its own set of characteristics, or properties. When wood is processed into a timber product, these properties will have a major influence on the performance of the product and its ability to withstand the test of time.
Most of the properties of a piece of timber are determined by the genetic make-up and life experiences of the tree that it came from. However, some properties are enhanced or altered by the way the timber is sawn, dried or chemically treated during the processing stage.
In this section, we’ll look at the main properties that affect the performance of wood when it is used in a product or structure.
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