Q. Color change of wood...why? The variation is killing us. A. As you probably know, wood is made up of wood cells that look like miniature soda straws. The cells are often around 1/8 to ¼ inches in ...

Global changes in climate, land use, and socio-economic conditions are reshaping forest resources and wood supply systems worldwide. Increasing ...

Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task yourself doesn’t ...

A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood or by covering blemishes, depending on the stain you choose. Second, it ...

Wood processing encompasses the conversion of harvested timber into value‐added products through a series of fundamental steps including sawing (or primary breakdown), drying (seasoning) and ...