The decay resistance and moisture dynamics of wood

In laboratory studies the heartwood content seems to be the only natural property of a wood of different tree species influencing the decay resistance. Moistening and drying by diffusion happen quite slowly. Scots pine ( L.) sapwood takes moisture by capillary action quicker than pine hea...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kärenlampi, Petri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Finnish Society of Forest Science 1987-01-01
Series:Silva Fennica
Online Access:https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/5310