Timber (Classic Reprint): A Comprehensive Study of Wood in All Its Aspects: A Comprehensive Study of Wood in All Its Aspects (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Timber: An Illustrated Guide offers a complete study of wood from growth to practical uses.

This illustrated reference explains the structure, properties, and applications of timber in a clear, accessible way. It’s a thorough resource for readers who want to understand how wood behaves in real-world work. This edition covers both the science and the craft behind timber. It begins with the physical and chemical properties of wood, then moves through the anatomy of different woods and their practical uses. It also explores how forests are managed and how timber is produced, transported, and preserved.

• Foundational explanations of wood composition and structure.
• Descriptions of how water, density, and combustion affect timber.
• Guides to identifying parts of the trunk and different wood types.
• Practical notes on exploitation, transport, and preservation of timber.

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