Materials & Systems > Wood / Plastic / Composites
A list of wood and lumber industry associations that provide free technical information on their websites.
Description and diagrams of the different types of screws, including the shapes and types of screw heads.
Discussion of the different types of nails used for fastening materials including: size, type, and coatings.
Diagrams and characteristics of different types of wood lumber cuts including plain sawn, quarter sawn, and rift sawn.
A table of lumber dimensions that includes the actual lumber sizes.
Diagrams and descriptions of the different types of wood veneer cuts.
Descriptions and diagrams of the various wood veneer matching techniques to achieve the desired appearance.
Wood preservative treatments like pressure treated wood help prevent rot from moisture, insects, and more.
An overview of Fire Retardant Treated Wood, which is used in construction to provide extra protection from fire.
