Timber Defects

A Defect is taken to be any irregularity occurring in or on the timber which may lower its strength, durability, utility value or diminish its appearance.

• True

• False

Defects may be 'natural' which occur whilst the tree is growing, or 'artificial' as a result of poor conversion, seasoning, or handling after felling.

• True

• False

Defects in timber are generally distinguished as natural defects and artificial defects.

• True

• False

Since timber is a natural product, it is prone to many defects.

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• False

Timber defects are not natural.

• True

• False