Q: Please explain why a little loss of moisture is more severe than a bigger gain of moisture? We seldom see moisture gain problems even when we ship to more humid locations. A: I am going to use ...

Question: The recent articles on hysteresis effect, moisture and movement have been very helpful. Can you give a little more detail on annual moisture in furniture and cabinets? Answer: Let’s consider ...

Use a moisture meter while seasoning firewood to ensure the wood’s moisture content is less than 20 percent. Discover the ideal seasoned firewood moisture content and keep these tips in mind while ...

In this little science experiment I am going to take 3 sections out of the tree, one from the top, one from the bottom, and ...

American Journal of Botany, Vol. 16, No. 7 (Jul., 1929), pp. 543-546 (4 pages) 1. In this progress report, new methods used in the more recent moisture studies are described. 2. Approximate figures ...

Q: I'm building a small deck in the backyard and for cosmetic reasons, am painting it rather than finishing the wood. So, being cost-conscious, I am wondering whether using a Douglas fir 2-by-6 versus ...