Timber Wise – Taking a Closer Look at Trees

Timber Wise – Taking a Closer Look at Trees

It would take forever and a day to name all of nature’s wonderful gifts we receive through trees. oxygen surgical supplies tires * rubber belts asphalt *synthetic bones * ink melamine *toilet paper * stain removers calcium carbonate * wheelchairs * ceiling tiles toilet seats * veneer * books * adhesives * mace myrrh * cell phones * blocks * maple syrup * shade * dye apples * almonds * bowling pins * cider * musical instruments varnish * cabinets * protective helmets * paper * cloves * latex gloves car keys * fabrics* protective shields * ice cream * furniture footballs * rayon * insulation * waterproof compounds * cinnamon * lubricants road materials * turpentine * shampoo * cardboard * food containers art paper * shatterproof glass * rubber gloves * zippers * computer casings shoes * cosmetics * salicylic acid * Compound W * diapers * antacids nitrocellulose* electrical energy * olives * camphor * artificial flavorings marine plywood * ball point pen * electrical outlets * baseballs * bath tubs * fuel footballs * basketballs * fishing buoys * airplanes * scientific instruments cellophane * vacuum cleaner bags * movies * medicines  * foam rubbers molasses * syrup* carob * rosin * waxes * pitch * photographs & film * dry wall fireworks * crayons * tannin * coffee * primers * life preservers * linoleum anti-fungal oil * rocket propellant * particle board * pet litter * thermoplastic plastic * furniture * combs * baby food * equine products * gum recyclable solar cells * industrial fibers * rust remover * diamonds candy bars * bandages * shampoo * nutmeg * ammonia pallets * vitamins * houses * carpets * menthol tin cans* guitar pics * paper * corks * signs smokeless gunpowder *glucose * beds aluminum foil baking yeast frankincense disinfectants cellulose acetate Nothing is wasted in the industry of timber products even the residue of sawdust and bark are made into mulch to replenish and given back to the earth.

Timber Wise – Dry Rot Questions & Answer Series

Timber Wise – Dry Rot Questions & Answer Series

They seem to continue on like apologues such as birds will abandon their babies if you touch them leaving your scent; even though it has been proven that birds do not smell and will not abandon a baby bird so readily; or old wavy windows are wavy because the glass is liquid and flows down over the course of time when in fact glass is a solid amorphous; old glass didn’t become wavy over time, it was like that when it was new. Wet rot can only happen by actual contact and if it is cut out the timber kept dry will not be affected any further.