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  • Improving the durability of second growth timbers of naturally durable species

    Creator:
    Cabrera Orozco, Yohanna
    Abstract:
    While the heartwood of many wood species exhibits excellent resistance to fungal and insect attack, this resistance is sometimes diminished in second-growth material of the same species. The reasons for the reduced durability are unclear, but they may reflect a combination of both higher proportions of sapwood as well as...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    : _____________________________________________________________________ Jeffrey J.Morrell While the heartwood of many wood species exhibits excellent resistance