Abstract
Wood is the only building product that comes from a renewable source. It is strong, durable and biodegradable and requires the lowest amount of energy to convert it from its natural stage to a finished construction product. Wood used in the construction industry fits roughly into one of six categories:
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Rough carpentry, framing lumber and timbers,
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Finish carpentry materials,
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Plywood products,
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Reconstituted wood products,
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Laminated structural wood members, and Millwork.
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Levy, S.M. (1992). Wood—Lumber, Plywood and Millwork. In: The Construction Superintendent’s Handbook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-8494-6_16
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