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   timber

   /ˈtɪmbə/

   noun

   • 1. wood prepared for use in building and carpentry: "the exploitation of forests for timber" Similar woodlogsfirewoodplankswood productsforestwoodlandwoodslumber
   • ▪ trees grown for use in building or carpentry: "contracts to cut timber"
   • ▪ a wooden beam or board used in building a house or ship. Similar (wooden) beamsparpoleplankbattenlathboardjoistrafter
   • ▪ used to warn that a tree is about to fall after being cut: "we cried ‘Timber!’ as our tree fell"
   • 2. personal qualities or character: informal US "she is frequently hailed as presidential timber"

   Word Origin Old English in the sense ‘a building’, also ‘building material’, of Germanic origin; related to German Zimmer ‘room’, from an Indo-European root meaning ‘build’.

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2. www.britannica.com › technology › lumberLumber | Definition & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 3, 2024 · lumber, collective term for harvested wood, whether cut into logs, heavy timbers, or members used in light-frame construction. Lumber is classified as hardwood or softwood. The term often refers specifically to the products derived from logs in a sawmill.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Plank_(wood)Plank (wood) - Wikipedia

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   Jul 13, 2024 · A plank is timber that is flat, elongated, and rectangular with parallel faces that are higher and longer than wide. [1] Used primarily in carpentry, planks are critical in the construction of ships, houses, bridges, and many other structures. [2]

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5. www2.gov.bc.ca › construction-industry › mass-timberMass timber - Province of British Columbia

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   Jul 17, 2024 · Understand mass timber. Mass timber products are solid, structural load-bearing components such as columns, beams, and panels. They are typically manufactured off-site in factories by fastening multiple layers of wood together with glue, dowels or nails, and are engineered for high strength.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PinePine - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The timber from pine trees is called "pine"; it is one of the more extensively used types of timber. There are currently 818 named cultivars (or trinomials) recognized by the ACS. It is a well-known type of Christmas tree.

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   Why is timber a sustainable building material?

   • When sourced from responsibly managed forests, timber is a naturally renewable, sustainable building material which: Sequesters carbon as trees grow. Stores carbon in harvested wood products. Substitutes for carbon intensive materials such as steel, concrete and plastics.

   Sustainability: Explained : Timber Development UK

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   Can timber be used as a structural material?

   • By substituting carbon intensive materials such as steel or concrete for timber, which has a uniquely low impact production cycle, the use of timber as a structural (or non-structural) material helps to reduce the whole life carbon footprint of construction projects.

   Sustainability: Explained : Timber Development UK

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   What is a mass timber building?

   • Mass timber buildings are made from wood and can store carbon for generations, keeping it out of the atmosphere. Mass timber buildings also replace more carbon-intensive materials, such as concrete and steel, and help to reduce construction waste.

   Mass timber - Province of British Columbia

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   What is a pine tree called?

   • The timber from pine trees is called "pine"; it is one of the more extensively used types of timber. There are currently 818 named cultivars (or trinomials) recognized by the ACS. It is a well-known type of Christmas tree .

   Pine - Wikipedia

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PlywoodPlywood - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · It is an engineered wood from the family of manufactured boards, which include plywood, medium-density fibreboard (MDF), oriented strand board (OSB), and particle board (or chipboard). All plywoods bind resin and wood fibre sheets ( cellulose cells are long, strong and thin) to form a composite material.

9. timberdevelopment.uk › sustainability › explainedSustainability: Explained : Timber Development UK

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   Jul 16, 2024 · When sourced from responsibly managed forests, timber is a naturally renewable, sustainable building material which: Sequesters carbon as trees grow. Stores carbon in harvested wood products. Substitutes for carbon intensive materials such as steel, concrete and plastics. Drives Sustainable forest.

10. www.forestsociety.org › timber-harvest-terminologyTimber Harvest Terminology | Forest Society

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    4 days ago · Timber Harvest Terminology | Forest Society. Use this handy glossary to help navigate the terminology involved with a timber harvest! Forest Canopy. Bump tree – A tree marked to be left standing to protect wetland or other trees behind it from machinery.