The relationship between wood and moisture is dynamic, not static. Even after green wood has been dried, it still absorbs or releases moisture depending on the ambient conditions surrounding it. These ...

Different hardwood species respond to wear, moisture, and time in vastly different ways. Dense species like hickory and white oak resist abrasion well, while teak and ipe handle humidity and outdoor ...

IN many respects, wood behaves as a hydrophilic swelling gel. Thus, the specific volume of the wood water aggregate at various moisture contents has been measured on extracted spruce wood flour by ...

Wood moves constantly. Remember these tips for how to dry lumber so you don't have to deal with twisted, cracked wood.

THE creep of wood which is maintained under load during a change in moisture content has been reported on in two recent papers 1,2. The object of this note is to suggest an explanation in terms of a ...

Moisture in buildings is not always visible, but it can cause serious problems if ignored. That’s where moisture mapping comes in. This ...