by drtoddadmin | May 10, 2026 | Blog
This publication provides information on some of problems and basic principles involved in seasoning lumber, wood disks and other small pieces of wood. It is intended to help individuals who would like to season small quantities of wood inexpensively and without...
by drtoddadmin | May 8, 2026 | Blog
Wood is unique as a structural material because of its elastic range, biological degradability, and anisotropic nature. Therefore, in service failures involving wood involves a variety of disciplines. Due its elastic nature, we can apply a one-time load to wood...
by drtoddadmin | Apr 21, 2026 | Blog
I bought a swing set when my first child was very young. I would guess that it is about 18 years old now. It is made from redwood, which is a naturally durable wood species. Redwood has long been used for exterior products such as hot tubs and decks. A naturally...
by drtoddadmin | Apr 20, 2026 | Blog
Did you know that 37 specific names of trees are mentioned in the King James Version of the Bible? While most of the trees spoken of are native to Israel, some were brought by travelers who passed through Israel along their trade route between Asia Minor and Egypt....
by drtoddadmin | Apr 20, 2026 | Blog
In warmer climates, many homes have large front porches for people to sit and relax. This is certainly true throughout the South. The “winter” is short, and the summer seems to last forever. So, the front porch is a nice place to relax, visit with family and...
by drtoddadmin | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog
Green Spray Foam In the area of recycling of spent chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-treated wood, most studies to date have focused on methods of removing/extracting the residual preservative from the wood matrix. It is well recognized that exposure of CCA-treated wood...
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