Round timber
An archival technical overview of the uses, quality classes and specified dimensions of coniferous and broadleaved round timber and logs.
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Defects in wood
An overview of knots, rot, cracks, shape and structure defects, wounds and other defects that affect the quality of wood and timber.
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Wood weight and humidity
Archival expert review of wood weight and humidity, measurement procedure and changes in dimensions during drying and swelling.
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Wood and its properties
The structure of wood viewed through the parts of a trunk, transverse, radial and tangential sections, growth rings, medullary rays, heartwood and sapwood.
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Examples of CLT projects in the United Kingdom
An archival overview of four third-party CLT projects and the historical context of their use in the United Kingdom.
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Transparent wood in construction and electronic systems
An archival overview of transparent-wood research and the possible applications stated in the source article.
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Using screws
An archival overview of driving screws, repairing a damaged seat, using washers, choosing the correct tool and dealing with a seized joint.
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6 benefits of construction with cross-laminated timber panels
An archival overview of six benefits that the source article attributed to CLT construction.
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CLT buildings and houses made of cross-laminated timber panels
An archival overview of CLT panels, the development of the technology and their use in timber houses and multi-storey buildings.
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Using nails and rivets
An archival overview of nail driving, upholstery tacks, temporary fixing of bonded joints and manual rivet replacement.
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Paints, varnishes and protective coatings
An archival overview of types of paint, varnish, protective coating and substrate-preparation product.
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Adhesives, solvents, fillers and lubricants
An archival overview of types of adhesives, fillers, solvents and lubricants, their historical uses and application methods.
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