Dimensional Stabilization of Wood In Use

R. M. Rowell; R. L. Youngs

doi:10.2737/FPL-RN-243

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Dimensional Stabilization of Wood In Use

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Authors:

R. M. Rowell, R. L. Youngs

Year:

1981

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-RN-243

Source:

(Research note FPL ; 0243):8 p.

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Abstract

Many techniques have been devised to reduce the tendency of wood to change dimensions in contact with moisture. Treatments such as cross-lamination, water-resistant coatings, hygroscopicity reduction, crosslinking, and bulking are reviewed and recommendations for future research are given.

Keywords

Treatment, Hygroscopicity, Wood utilization, Protective coatings, Laminated wood, Bulking, Review article

Citation

Rowell, R. M.; Youngs, R. L. 1981. Dimensional Stabilization of Wood In Use. (Research note FPL ; 0243):8 p.