TIMBER

In selecting marine timber, various factors must be considered. For example, marine timbers require increased decay resistance to combat the constant dousing of water; high strength, toughness and stiffness but with the ability to hold nails; a consistent to minimal rate of shrinkage and swelling; workability; good seasoning to ensure low defects; and availability. With proper care has been taken… More

In selecting marine timber, various factors must be considered. For example, marine timbers require increased decay resistance to combat the constant dousing of water; high strength, toughness and stiffness but with the ability to hold nails; a consistent to minimal rate of shrinkage and swelling; workability; good seasoning to ensure low defects; and availability. With proper care has been taken in the selection, installation and ventilation of timber, durability will be high, along with resilience and the ability to handle sudden applications of shock loads. Less