Wood Information Sheet 4-14 Moisture in timber
Publication Year
2022
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
An overview of moisture content in wood; addressing the reasons for, and principles of, drying timber; measuring and specifying moisture content; and the care of dried timber.
Document History
Superseded by the June 2024 edition, with minor corrections. April 2022 edition, with minor corrections. Supersedes the March 2019 edition. First published 1999; revised 2006, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
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