A METHOD OF LUMBER PREPARATION TO IMPROVE DRYING AND TREATMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW ENGINEERED WOOD COMPOSITE

摘要

In one aspect, the invention may be adapted to provide a method of treating a piece of lumber including the steps of a) analyzing the lumber to detect a surface defect at a site on the lumber; b) removing at least a portion of the surface defect to form an opening in the lumber at the site of the defect; c) drying the lumber using a process wherein moisture is allowed to escape from the; lumber through the opening; and, d) inserting a solid plug in the opening to refill the opening in the lumber.