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Pb1772 A Hardwood Log Grading Handbook, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1772 A Hardwood Log Grading Handbook, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Forestry, Trees, and Timber
A good understanding of log valuation will help landowners, loggers, log buyers and saw millers agree on the fair value for a load of logs. This handbook briefly summarizes common log grading rules for hardwoods. Basic concepts in log scaling, lumber grading and log bucking optimization are also discussed because each of these topics relates to log grading.
Pb1779 Wood Plastic Composites - A Primer, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1779 Wood Plastic Composites - A Primer, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Forestry, Trees, and Timber
Wood plastic composite is a relatively new material that has many potential uses. The markets for WPC decking lumber have been expanding recently and new applications are being pursued. Door and window components, deck handrails and fencing are other markets for the WPC industry. The flexibility of manufacturing methods and product performance attributes provide the potential for a variety of new markets.
This publication is intended as an introduction to wood plastic composite technology for those people who are interested in WPC technology and their applications.