Timberpedia

Defects due to seasoning are the number one cause for splinters and slivers. Read more!

There are two main natural forces responsible for causing defects in timber: abnormal growth and rupture of tissues. Read more!

Following are the insects which are usually responsible for the decay of timber:

1. Beetles
2. Marine Borers
3. Termites
4. Red Ant Read more!

Fungi attacks timber when these conditions are all present:

1. The timber moisture content is above 20%
2. The environment is warm enough
3. There is air

Wood with less than 20% moisture remains free of fungi for centuries. Similarly, wood submerged in water will not be attacked by fungi because of absence of air.

Fungi timber defects:

1. Blue stain
2. Brown rot
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During the process of converting timber to commercial form, the following defects may occur:

1. Chip mark
2. Diagonal grain
3. Torn grain
4. Wane Read more!