Shelling in wood, which is a separation between growth ring layers, can be caused by pounding. Q: I have a defect that we see from time to time in our white pine and even more in red pine. Photo included. What is it caused by? A: This defect is sometimes called shelling and sometimes raised grain.
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U.S. subcontractors are heading into the second half of 2023 facing a mixed bag of issues. Inflation costs and labor availability add persistent pressure, and pandemic-induced supply chain issues haven’t entirely resolved. But most subs had business revenue growth in 2022 and expect growth this year. That’s what Billd, an Austin, Texas-based construction financial support
The Dixie Wildfire—one of the largest in California history—began in July 2021, blazing through nearly a million acres of forest and, in the rural town of Greenville alone, destroying nearly 600 homes and most of the village center. While residents were still reeling from the devastation, Steve Marshall, an expert on mass timber, and Jonathan Kusel,
Researchers from the University of Oregon and two other schools will use a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to advance mass timber technologies in Oregon and Washington. The other institutions are Oregon State University and the University of Washington. Researchers will look for ways to expand the use of mass timber, generating
Even in the middle of May the usual spring home construction did not materialize. The harsh winter was a distant memory as normal seasonal weather was upon North America, yet building activity did not increase. Whether it was concerns over macroeconomic conditions, questions about potentially low new home sales, or simply uncertainty in general; most
Lumber Prices Drop, but Building Material Costs Remain Volatile. In a week filled with both relief and uncertainty, the construction industry has received some positive news amidst ongoing market fluctuations. The much-awaited decline in lumber prices has brought a sigh of relief to builders across the nation, although challenges persist due to the volatility of
PRINCE GEORGE — Conifex Timber has announced that the Mackenzie Lumber Production Facility will be taking unscheduled downtime. In a statement, Conifex says that it has made the difficult decision for take unscheduled downtime for four weeks commencing June 5. The company says that the downtime will impact production capacity by approximately 16 million board
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