Using Wood

Wood is a biological and renewable material that can be processed into value-added products in many different ways. To understand better how to process or machine wood, these readings are recommended. Specifics on the anatomy, mechanics, and machinability of wood are explained in these important publications.

• USDA Forest Service - Forest Products Laboratory
  Wood Handbook
• VA Wood Species
  Softwoods of North America 
  Hardwoods of North America  
• Wood Durability and Preservation
  Chapter 14: Wood Preservation 
  Is Treated Wood Safe?
  What is Pressure Treated Wood?  
  Naturally Durable Woods  
• Wood Decks
  Deck Construction and Maintenance
  Decking Lumber Options (SP652)  
• Finishing Wood for Exterior Applications
  Chapter 15: Finishing Wood for Exterior Applications  
• Wood and Mold
  Mold, Housing, and Wood
  Mold and Wood Products - visit the Western Wood Products Association website
  A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
• Insects and Wood
  Chapter 13: Biodeterioration of Wood  
  Vacuum Steam Treatment Workshop Presentations
  

    Commercial steam and vacuum treatment systems for logs

    Development of a Non-Chemical Phytosanitation Treatment for Logs

    Economic Analysis 

    Summary of Alternatives to Methyl Bromide for Logs

    U.S. Log Exports and Imports