DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Light color indicates weak timber. For example, freshly cut teak, Deodar, and Walnut have a golden yellow, whitish and dark brown shades respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -Light color designates low strength timber while dark color indicates high strength timber. Hence, dark-colored timber is preferable for engineering works.

Detailed explanation-3: -Light colored hardwood species used in flooring include: White Oak. Maple. Red Oak. Hickory.

Detailed explanation-4: -Permeability-a good timber should not absorb more than 8-12% of water by its weight. Elasticity-a good timber will be slightly elastic. Workability-a good timber should not damage or block the teeth of the saw during cutting. More items