TYPES OF DEFECTS IN TIMBER Types of Defects in timber are grouped into the following divisions. 1. Defects due to conversion During the process of converting timber to
Qualities of Good Timber Good timber should have the following qualities 1. Hardness A good quality timber should be hard enough to resist deterioration. 2. Strength It should
Timber Classification The terms timber and wood are often used synonymously, but they have distinct meanings in the building industry. Wood is the hard, fibrous material that makes
The trees are the tallest living things and the man chops down forests without replanting for tomorrow. The forests are vital for the economic prosperity of land. The
