Lumber

Lumber Grade Rules   This chart summarizes the main requirements for the standard grades. For complete information, consult the appropriate section of the NHLA Rule Book. FAS FIF SELECT #1 COM #2 & 2B #3A COM #3B COM FAS LIMITS Minimum Size Board 6″ x 8′ Same as FAS for …

The difference between birch and maple wood Birch board is a general term for trees and shrubs. It is often used as flooring, furniture, pulp and other materials. It is cold-resistant, fast-growing and immune to pests. However, maple wood can be divided into soft maple and hard maple. It belongs …

January 1, 2019 New hardwood lumber grading rules Every four years, the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) reviews hardwood lumber grading rules and accepts rules change proposals for consideration. As of January 1, 2019, a new NHLA Rules Book has been launched. Check out the changes here: https://nhla.com/industry-services/rules/  NHLA Grading Rules; …

Western SPF producers ship most of their low-grade products to China and other Pacific Rim regions. Given Canada’s tariff on exports to the United States is 20-22%, the return on sales to China is higher than that of the United States. Western SPF  producers ship a large proportion of low-grade …

Guangxi Wood-based Panels Enterprises Favor Imported Eucalyptus Some market participants reflect that in recent years, with the continuous development of the domestic economy, people’s consumption level and environmental awareness are constantly improving, and consumers put forward higher requirements for the performance of wood-based panels and environmental protection grade. In view …

Russian forest resources are decreasing year by year All along, Russian forestry resources are very rich, forest coverage is wide, world-famous. As “green gold”, Russia’s log export volume occupies the forefront of the world. Russia’s forests are indeed disappearing, they are being exploited legally or illegally, and forest fires are …

Canadian Coniferous Sawn Timber Application and Promotion Symposium was successfully held in Guangzhou The “Canadian Coniferous Sawn Timber Application and Promotion Exchange” sponsored by the Canadian Wood Industry Association was successfully held in Guangzhou on March 19, 2019. Wang Lijun, market development manager of the Canadian Wood Industry Association, introduced …

Lumber and Logs Glossary Special terms used in this web site. General Terms Rough Lumber: This is lumber that has been received from the mills in a rough state and has no finished sides. S2S: Surfaced 2 sides, meaning that the rough lumber has been surfaced on the top and …

Understanding & working with wood defects original Source https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/best-practices-guide/solid-wood-machining/understanding-working-wood-defects By Ron Smith April 04, 2016 | 2:48  pm EDT No tree is perfect. It’s subject to defects from the time it emerges as a seedling to the last stages of seasoning. A defect is simply an abnormality or irregularity found in wood. There …

Cambodia will ban all timber exports Cambodia issued an order banning all timber, including processed timber exported to international markets through various border ports. This is not the first time that Cambodia has issued such an order, but there are still illegal elements who go their own way and smuggle …