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...
by drtoddadmin | Aug 21, 2026 | Blog
A few years ago, several environmental groups raised the issue that the sale of cypress mulch was causing the decline of cypress forests. Cypress can live but cannot regenerate in areas that are permanently flooded. These groups alleged that cypress was being...
by drtoddadmin | Aug 19, 2026 | Blog
We should all be grateful for insect and fungi that decompose wood. They play a vital role in converting dead trees and other organic matter into soil. However, as a homeowner we tend to be understandably less appreciative. Wood rot in our homes not only looks bad...
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