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Lumber

Timber after it has been sawed and split into planks or other smaller components that can be used as building material.

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free moisture

Building materials; Lumber

Moisture which is present in the cell cavities of wood.

longitudinal

Building materials; Lumber

Generally parallel to the direction of the wood fibers.

sliced veneer

Building materials; Lumber

Veneer that is sliced off a log or flitch with a knife.

Infection

Building materials; Lumber

The invasion of lumber by fungi or other microorganisms.

Infestation

Building materials; Lumber

The establishment of insects or other animals in lumber.

resorcinol glue

Building materials; Lumber

An adhesive made from resorcinol resin and formaldehyde.

steam

Building materials; Lumber

The gaseous form of water at or above the boiling point.

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