Timber Seasoning Defects Flashcards
1
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Splits
A
Splits are cracks through the wood piece, and it is usually found at the ends
2
Q
Check
A
Check is similar to the splits but they are cracks along the growth ring, and do not pass through the thickness of the wood.
3
Q
Warping
A
Warping is a term used to categorise any wood that has a defect of a curved surface and these occur during after weathering. Some examples are bow, spring and cup.
4
Q
Shakes
A
This defect called ‘shakes’ are the gaps between growth rings, they often are gaps across the face but sometimes under its surface.
5
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Bowing
A
Bowing is a warp on the surface of the board from one end to the other.
6
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Twists and winds
A
Twists and winds are bends in various parts of the wood piece.
