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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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trussed beam
Building materials; Lumber
A timber beam reinforced with a trussed metal tension rod (see also barrup truss)
arris
Building materials; Lumber
The sharp intersection of two surfaces, eg. the face and edge of a piece of wood .
depression
Building materials; Lumber
The difference between dry and wet bulb temperatures. It is a measure of humidity.
flitch
Building materials; Lumber
A large piece of log, sawn on at least two surfaces, intended for further cutting.
moisture movement
Building materials; Lumber
The transfer of moisture from one point to another within wood or other materials.
pith
Building materials; Lumber
The small soft core occurring in the center of a tree trunk, branch, twig, or log.
spring
Building materials; Lumber
A longitudinal curvature of the edge of a piece of lumber, not affecting the face.
