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- Properties of Good Timber
- strength, compact fibres, durability, sweet smell. etc.
A number of factors affect the quality of timber. The following constitutes what to look out for when considering quality timber:
1. Straight & Compact Fibres: The fibres of quality timber should be straight and firm.
2. Strength: Good quality timber should have the strength to resist heavy structural loads.
3. Durability: It should be able to resist atmospheric effects, and also attacks of fungi and worms, for a longer period of time.
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