Extension - Sustainable Biomaterials
The mission of the Departmental extension program at Virginia Tech is to serve Virginia citizens and businesses that work with and use wood and other sustainable biomaterials. Our extension and outreach faculty work with people and groups through education in the efficient manufacture and sustainable use of a variety of products in the business and management realm, in Lean manufacturing of many different products, and in "green," sustainable enterprise, particularly associated with the region and the countries' sustainable biomaterials and forest resources.
USDA Forest Service - Forest Products Laboratory
Wood Handbook
VA Wood Species
Softwoods of North America (PDF 696 KB)
Hardwoods of North America (PDF 548 KB)
Wood Durability and Preservation
Chapter 14: Wood Preservation (PDF 1.2 MB)
Is Treated Wood Safe?
FAQs Regarding Treated Wood
What is Pressure Treated Wood? (PDF 272 KB)
Naturally Durable Woods (PDF 384 KB)
Wood Decks
Deck Construction and Maintenance
Decking Lumber Options (SP652) (PDF 760 KB)
Finishing Wood for Exterior Applications
Chapter 15: Finishing Wood for Exterior Applications (PDF 2.1 MB)
Wood and Mold
Mold, Housing, and Wood
Mold and Wood Products
A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
Insects and Wood
Chapter 13: Biodeterioration of Wood (PDF 600 KB)
Wood Destroying Organisms
Dr. Brian Bond
Areas of Expertise:
- Wood drying
- Wood Processing and Manufacturing
- Wood Identification
- Performance of Wood in Use
- Wood Flooring
Email: bbond@vt.edu
Phone: (540) 231-8752
Dr. Urs Buehlmann
Areas of Expertise:
- Manufacturing Systems Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing
- Business Benchmarking
- Competitive Strategy
- Globalization
Email: buehlmann@gmail.com
Phone: (540) 231-9759
Dr. Henry Quesada
Areas of Expertise:
- Continuous Improvement
- Organizational Innovation
- International Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Process Management
Email: quesada@vt.edu
Phone: (540) 231-0978