AWPA Standard, E10, Standard Method of Testing Wood Preservatives by Laboratory Soil-Block Cultures. Also, ASTM D1413 and WDMA TM-1. The soil block decay test is a highly standardized means for ...

The relationship between wood and moisture is dynamic, not static. Even after green wood has been dried, it still absorbs or releases moisture depending on the ambient conditions surrounding it. These ...

Moisture meters, essential tools for quality control in a woodshop, measure the amount of water in lumber. This lets you determine if it is at a suitable content level for the intended use. This is ...

The lap joint exposure test simulates the use of wood and wood based materials in exterior construction that may be exposed to the weather, but does not contact the ground. Some examples include ...