Narangba Timbers Elaborates on the Relationship of Timber and Moisture
Announcement posted by Narangba Timbers 13 Jun 2014
Timber decking and fencing expert in Brisbane gives valuable advice on how to find timber with the needed features and protection against moisture.
Brisbane, QLD, 13 June 2014 – Narangba Timbers, a renowned timber supplier in Brisbane and other Australian locations, has explained how moisture and timber work together.
According to Jack Kyle, owner of Narangba Timbers, the moisture content of wood can play a major part on how efficient it will turn out to be. In addition, he said that this is the reason why it is important to know about their relationship.
Mr Kyle said: "Wood is a hygroscopic material. This means that it has that ability to absorb and remove water, if the need arises. However, this doesn’t mean it is moisture and water proof.”
“People should at least try to get a clear understanding of how moisture and wood work together. This will make it easier for them to find the proper options later on, and this will likewise help prevent any unwanted problems,” he said.
Here are some additional details regarding water and moisture, as provided by Narangba Timbers’ Jack Kyle:
Understanding Moisture Content
Mr Kyle explained that people can actually calculate the moisture content of a particular type of wood by dividing the weight of the water in the wood, with that of the wood while it’s oven-dry. The end result, which is in percentage form, is the moisture content of the wood.
In order for wood to be considered as dry, it should have a moisture content of not greater than 19%. Otherwise, it means that it’s wet and may be oversaturated with water.
Explaining Fibre Saturation
Mr Kyle also shed light on fibre saturation, which he said is another important aspect that people should take note of.
Initially, Mr Kyle explained that when wood absorbs water, wood fibres will first store it in the cell walls. However, once the cell walls are full, the wood will begin to retain water in its cell cavities. Water that’s stored in the walls of the cell are called “bound water,” while those retained in the cavities are called “free water.”
The reason why determining fibre saturation is important is because this can actually help people determine the wood’s vulnerability to decay and damage. Obviously, this can be a very helpful piece of information, most especially when planning to invest in timber products for construction.
The optimum average point of fibre saturation is 28%. If a wood’s fibre saturation percentage is more than 28%, then it means that it may be storing “free water,” which incidentally, is what fungi and wood-destroying microorganisms access in order to grow.
Knowing a wood’s fibre saturation point can also help determine if it’s prone to warping, cracking, if it can get damaged quickly and other related problems.
Accordingly, Mr Kyle explained that there are many other aspects that will need to be understood regarding the relationship of timber and moisture, including: “equilibrium moisture content” or EMC, wood behaviour, composite woods and many others.
Lastly, he suggests that people should take the time to understand what these aspects are, in order to minimise the risks accompanying timber purchases.
About Narangba Timbers
Narangba Timbers is a timber supplier that provides products and services to clients from Brisbane and other areas. It is known for its experience and expertise in the field and it intends to continue providing people with the essentials that they may be looking for.
To know more about the company, interested parties can visit http://narangbatimbers.com.au/ or call (07) 3888 1293.
According to Jack Kyle, owner of Narangba Timbers, the moisture content of wood can play a major part on how efficient it will turn out to be. In addition, he said that this is the reason why it is important to know about their relationship.
Mr Kyle said: "Wood is a hygroscopic material. This means that it has that ability to absorb and remove water, if the need arises. However, this doesn’t mean it is moisture and water proof.”
“People should at least try to get a clear understanding of how moisture and wood work together. This will make it easier for them to find the proper options later on, and this will likewise help prevent any unwanted problems,” he said.
Here are some additional details regarding water and moisture, as provided by Narangba Timbers’ Jack Kyle:
Understanding Moisture Content
Mr Kyle explained that people can actually calculate the moisture content of a particular type of wood by dividing the weight of the water in the wood, with that of the wood while it’s oven-dry. The end result, which is in percentage form, is the moisture content of the wood.
In order for wood to be considered as dry, it should have a moisture content of not greater than 19%. Otherwise, it means that it’s wet and may be oversaturated with water.
Explaining Fibre Saturation
Mr Kyle also shed light on fibre saturation, which he said is another important aspect that people should take note of.
Initially, Mr Kyle explained that when wood absorbs water, wood fibres will first store it in the cell walls. However, once the cell walls are full, the wood will begin to retain water in its cell cavities. Water that’s stored in the walls of the cell are called “bound water,” while those retained in the cavities are called “free water.”
The reason why determining fibre saturation is important is because this can actually help people determine the wood’s vulnerability to decay and damage. Obviously, this can be a very helpful piece of information, most especially when planning to invest in timber products for construction.
The optimum average point of fibre saturation is 28%. If a wood’s fibre saturation percentage is more than 28%, then it means that it may be storing “free water,” which incidentally, is what fungi and wood-destroying microorganisms access in order to grow.
Knowing a wood’s fibre saturation point can also help determine if it’s prone to warping, cracking, if it can get damaged quickly and other related problems.
Accordingly, Mr Kyle explained that there are many other aspects that will need to be understood regarding the relationship of timber and moisture, including: “equilibrium moisture content” or EMC, wood behaviour, composite woods and many others.
Lastly, he suggests that people should take the time to understand what these aspects are, in order to minimise the risks accompanying timber purchases.
About Narangba Timbers
Narangba Timbers is a timber supplier that provides products and services to clients from Brisbane and other areas. It is known for its experience and expertise in the field and it intends to continue providing people with the essentials that they may be looking for.
To know more about the company, interested parties can visit http://narangbatimbers.com.au/ or call (07) 3888 1293.