Industrial Technology Timber Stage 5 General Wood - Core Module 2 Societal and Environmental Impact

Students learn about: Additional Content (refer to Outcomes 5.7.1, 5.7.2) a range of techniques and skills to enhance the appearance and/or function of practical projects conversion and seasoning of timber select detailing techniques in addition to, or further to, any of the detailing methods chosen in General Wood 1 identify differences in appearance and properties of radially and tangentially cut boards explain the need to stack cut timber correctly for seasoning and storage compare the advantages and disadvantages of air and kiln seasoning

There are many ways we can enhance the appearance of timber There are many ways we can enhance the appearance of timber. Some include: Finishing methods; Stain, Polyurethane, Spray finishes, Oil finish. Figured timbers: Burl, Quilted, Birds eye, Book matched. Contrasting timbers, Contrasting colours. Find a picture example for each. Appearance Select detailing techniques

There are many ways we can enhance the function of timber There are many ways we can enhance the function of timber. Some include: Laminating veneers/plys into curves Multi laminated beams (LVL) Chemically treated to resist attack or rot, eg Treated pine. H3, H5, H7 Find a picture example for each. Function Select additional detailing techniques

Conversion & Seasoning Compair: Through Sawn Quarter Sawn Back Sawn Radial Sawn Conversion & Seasoning Radial vs Tangentially cut boards

Conversion & Seasoning Show how to stack timber for storage. Why is it important to have air flow? Why is it important not to have timber unsupported for large spans? Conversion & Seasoning Stacking timber for seasoning and storage

Conversion & Seasoning Provide a 1 sentence description: Air Seasoning Kiln Seasoning Conversion & Seasoning Air vs Kiln seasoning