lesson 2.1 (types of wood lumber)

Question 1

any wood used in construction and uses imperial dimensions

Answer 1

lumber

Question 2

less than 2 inches thick and (exact) 8 inches wide

Answer 2

strip

Question 3

less than 2 inches thick and at least (or more than) 8 inches wide

Answer 3

board lumber

Question 4

more than 2 inches thick less than 5 inches wide

Answer 4

dimension lumber

Question 5

smallest dimension is 5 inches or more

Answer 5

timbers

Question 6

size of the luster when cut from the log (fresh cut wood, no specific size)

Answer 6

nominal size

Question 7

cut from the tree free freshly

Answer 7

green lumber

Question 8

already cut and dried wood

Answer 8

seasoned lumber

Question 9

lumber exposed to air to dry

Answer 9

air drying

Question 10

done in a dry, enclosed field (like a hot oven)

Answer 10

kiln drying

Question 11

ordinary / light construction (for flooring)

Answer 11

yard lumber

Question 12

lumber that contains knots and defects

Answer 12

shop lumber

Question 13

use in heavy construction (for load bearing purposes)

Answer 13

structural lumber

Question 14

built up several layers of wood

Answer 14

glue laminated lumber

Question 15

sheeting made from materials such as wood, gypsum, etc

Answer 15

building boards

Question 16

bonding thin layers of wood with each layer called a “VENEER”

Answer 16

plywood

Question 17

4 methods of applying preservatives

Answer 17

pressure treatment, hot and cold, brushing, dipping