ROUGH CARPENTRY Flashcards
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Q
How is a check different then a split?
A
They split is a separation extending completely through a piece of lumber, usually at the ends
1
Q
Why are softwoods used for rough carpentry?
A
Availability and lower cost
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Q
What is a wane?
A
A little absence of wood or presence of bark on the edge or corner of a piece of lumber
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Q
What is a woods fiber saturation point?
A
When the cell walls are completely saturated but no water exists in the cell cavity… On average about 30% moisture content
4
Q
For a wood to be considered dry lumber it’s moisture content cannot exceed what percentage? … For kiln dry?
A
19%… 15%
