Worksheet 3 – 13002 (v3) Demonstrate knowledge of timber used in construction

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Give a description of the following terms.

Moisture content of timber.

Fibre saturation point.

Equilibrium moisture content.

Explain the two methods for seasoning timber.

Air seasoning (be sure to describe the correct stacking method).

Kiln seasoning (be sure to mention two (2) different methods of air movement and the difference between high and low temperature kilns).

How is moisture measured using a moisture meter?

When would you use a moisture meter?

How is moisture measured with the oven dried method?

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