WOOD has a greater tensile strength relative to steel – two times on a strength-to-weight basis – and has greater compressive resistance strength than concrete. Therefore, it is a highly suitable material to produce large engineered wood components such as glued laminated (glulam) timber.
WOOD can be treated for termites and other wood-destroying organisms either as a preventive measure or to eliminate existing above-ground infestations, with the opportune time being prior to construction in the form of preservative-treated lumber and plywood.
THE American hardwood industry, which dates back to the first European settlers, has a wealth of experience in processing the native hardwoods of North America.
