by drtoddadmin | Aug 29, 2026 | Blog
Treated poles coming out of the cylinder and ready for distribution and installation. This photo is courtesy of: Mike Freeman Want to know the secret for wood to last forever in an exterior application? Many years ago, a colleague told me (tongue in cheek) that...
by drtoddadmin | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog
Basics of Lumber Drying 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...
by drtoddadmin | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog
I love when Christianity and wood science intersect and this occurred as I read a recent paper about the recent discovery of an ancient well. Researchers at the Czech Republic’s University of Pardubice have discovered a 7,000-year-old well in Eastern Europe....
by drtoddadmin | Aug 24, 2026 | Blog
Dr. Todd Shupe, founding Director of the ISO 17025-accredited Wood Durability Lab, has recently earned Green Associate accreditation from LEED. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world....
by drtoddadmin | Aug 21, 2026 | Blog
Are Wood Preservatives Safe? A common question among folks that have small portable sawmills is – how can I dry small loads of lumber? Kiln drying lumber is an excellent means to add value to the lumber and make a small sawmill more profitable. Many people that are...
by drtoddadmin | Aug 21, 2026 | Blog
Abstract To develop high-performance wood materials, a novel preparation strategy is presented in this study. Wood fiber mats impregnated with phenolic resin, were laminated into a densified material. Wood lumens collapsed layer by layer during densification, leading...
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