What’s the Right Moisture Content for Wood Framing?

What’s the Right Moisture Content for Wood Framing?

Search for: What’s the Right Moisture Content for Wood Framing? Wood framing in construction isn’t as precise and detailed as woodworking projects are. After all, you’re not carving scrolls and fine curves into it like you would for furniture or instruments. Most of...
Don’t Let Moisture Ruin Your Wood Project

Don’t Let Moisture Ruin Your Wood Project

Search for: Don’t Let Moisture Ruin Your Wood Project  There’s nothing like the satisfaction of finishing a project, stepping back, and observing your handiwork. But imagine the disappointment if, weeks later, those beautiful oak floorboards start lifting upward. Or...
How Do I Calculate Wood Movement for My Project?

How Do I Calculate Wood Movement for My Project?

Search for: How Do I Calculate Wood Movement for My Project? Wood movement due to moisture is a risk when you’re working with wood. Trying to stop it is usually pointless. But you can minimize that risk by understanding wood movement and taking it into account when...
How to Prevent Moisture Damage to OSB

How to Prevent Moisture Damage to OSB

Search for: How to Prevent Moisture Damage to OSB Oriented strand board (OSB) is a popular engineered wood product in North America.1 This may be because OSB offers greater moisture resistance than building materials like plywood—and at a lower cost.2 This quality, in...