Civil Engineering Today

  Identification of Timber The timber identification technique is the ability to identify one wood species from one another. 1. Identifying Wood Based on Solidity - Solidity is the characteristic of how solid the lumber is. Before we begin to identify the wood species, it is important to first confirm that it is actually solid wood or natural wood, and not manufactured by men. Here are some ways to do that : ·        The end-grain of man-made or manufactured lumber is easily distinguishable from the end-grain of natural lumber. ·        Real wood has growth rings clearly visible on freshly sawn surfaces. ·        Veneered wood usually has repeating grain patterns. ·        Check if it is plastic painted or printed to give a wood-like appearance. 2. Timber Identification Based on Color - Another quick and easy way of lumber identification is thr...