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Woods in construction

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Abstract
The authors take a detailed look at how quality control is maintained for wood products from the United States. Part One of this article examinhes how consistent lumber standards evolved earlier this century, and Part Two details how quality control is carried out todaty through a uniform system of lumber grading and grade marking.
Date
3/1995
Author(s)
S Francis; D Collins
Page(s)
24-31
Keyword(s)
wood; quality control; lumber standard; development


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