When lumber is cut from logs, it is typically cut in one of three ways: quarter sawn, rift sawn or plain sawn. Each type of lumber is dependent on how the log is oriented and cut at the sawmill. The result is a particular orientation of the…
All woods absorb moisture when the air is humid, and lose moisture when it’s dry. You can manage the resulting expansion and contraction by understanding how the hardwoods behave, and by following a few simple guidelines for site preparation,…
It’s In the Biology The hardwood lumber that you buy began as a living tree (but don’t worry, we grow a lot more than we cut). As a living tree, the trunk of the tree provided a way to transport water from the roots to the leaves. When the tree…