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Seasoning and Care of Timber - Coggle Diagram
Seasoning and Care of Timber
1) Tree trunks need to be cut into planks first
2) Drying and Seasoning
Removes moisture
less likely to warp and bend / lighter
Leave to dry naturally (1 year)
Kiln
much quicker but more expensive
Structure of Wood
Grain runs lengthways
rings on the tree represents its age
Heartwood (inside), Sapwood (outside), Bark (outermost layer)
Defects in Timber
Warping (bending and misshaping)
due to poor seasoning and reaction to temp and humidity
