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The technical terms
What's behind the technical terms from the timber industry? Find out more about the meaning of quality designations, wood properties and processing options. If you would like to learn more about the individual types of wood, visit our Wood Species Lexicon
The technical terms
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Technical terms
kilned weight |
durability classes |
spiral growth |
Compressive strength |
Relax |
Color |
Color stripes |
Feder |
FSC |
plywood |
JKL
Technical terms
growth rings |
heartwood |
boiler pressure method |
Click system |
clip |
kitchen board |
Artificial drying |
Varnishes |
Lasur |
solvent |
PQR
Technical terms
mushrooms |
swelling |
Radial |
Rainforest Alliance |
reaction discoloration |
Resistance |
slip resistance |
VWXYZ
Technical terms
Concealed attachment |
graying |
forgiven |
Solid wood |
wax |
interlocked grain |
weather resistance |
WPC |
yacht deck |
drawing |