Cleaning Exterior Wood Surfaces As wood ages, mildew (mold) and algae begin to grow on the surface. This is a normal process; these organisms do

Dimensional Instability of Kiln Dried Lumber Hardwood lumber is typically kiln dried and used for interior applications such as furniture, paneling, cabinets, flooring, etc.  The

Insect Problems With Kiln Dried Lumber Image courtesy of Dr. M.F. Potter, Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky.   Kiln dried lumber offers many advantages such

Glues and Gluing Wood Importance of Gluing At most every stage of woodwork construction, there is a need for quality gluing. During the early stages

Understanding the Timber Needs of the Romans During the Time of Jesus Due to the Empire’s vast extent and long endurance, Rome had a profound

Wooden Ladder Accidents Preventable Accidents According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one person every few days is killed by falling from a ladder. Almost

Insert Title of the Blog Here & Replace Image Below This A few years ago several environmental groups raised the issue that the sale of

Study Shows New Health Benefits From Forests The benefits of ancient Asian medicine has become increasingly popular in recent years. The local cultures are well

Seasoning To Prevent Defects In Green Wood Basics of Lumber Drying This publication provides information on some of problems and basic principles involved in seasoning

Well, Well, Well – A 7000-Year-Old Prehistoric Well Found in Good Condition I love when Christianity and wood science intersect and this occurred as I

Todd Shupe Earns LEED Green Associate Accreditation Dr. Todd Shupe, founding Director of the ISO 17025 accredited Wood Durability Lab, has recently earned Green Associate

Laminating Wood Fiber Mats Into A Densified Material With High Performance Abstract To develop high-performance wood materials, a novel preparation strategy is presented in this