2. INTRODUCTION
Wood is a hard and fibrous substance which forms a major part of the trunk
and branches of a tree.
• The advances in science and technology, wood in its natural form as timber,
lumber, etc. is being rapidly replaced by composite wood materials in which
natural wood is just a basic ingredient of a matrix or a laminate.
• The latter is found to be more useful and adaptable as they may be treated
chemically, thermally or otherwise as per requirements.
• Some examples are plywood, fiberboards, chipboards, compressed wood,
impregnated wood, etc.
• It is easily available and easy to transport and handle, has more thermal
insulation, sound absorption.
• Wood is a good absorber of shocks and so is suitable for construction work in
hilly areas which are more prone to earthquakes.
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4. How It Travels From The Forest And Arrives In
Builder’s Merchant, Ready For To Embark On Project
9. References
Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council Ministry of
Housing & Urban Affairs Government of India
Falk, Robert H. North American Wood Waste Forum: Summary of
Group Feedback, February 2–3, 2012.