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WorksheetsTimber Seasoning Methods and Effects
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is timber with a high moisture content called?
Dry timber
Seasoned timber
Green timber
Processed timber
What makes newly converted timber difficult to work with?
It is too soft
It is too hard
It contains a lot of moisture
It has an uneven texture
What can happen to timber if it is not seasoned properly?
It will become stronger
It will twist, warp, and split
It will change color
It will become lighter
Besides twisting and warping, what other problems can unseasoned timber face?
It becomes too shiny
It attracts more birds
It is vulnerable to rotting and insect attack
It loses its natural scent
What is the primary reason for seasoning timber?
To make it smell better
To reduce its high moisture content
To change its color
To make it heavier
How many main methods of seasoning timber are mentioned?
One
Two
Three
Four
In air seasoning, how is timber dried?
By heating it in an oven
By exposing it to direct sunlight
By circulating air around stacked planks
By soaking it in chemicals
What is a disadvantage of air seasoning compared to kiln seasoning?
It is more expensive
It takes a considerably longer time
It makes the wood weaker
It requires more complex equipment
What is the first step when seasoning timber using a kiln?
Stacking planks in an open building
Mounting timber onto a trolley and wheeling it into the kiln
Soaking the timber in water
Painting the timber with a special coating
How does a kiln dry timber?
By using cold air circulation
By exposing it to sunlight
By feeding steam into the fully enclosed kiln to reduce moisture
By applying pressure to squeeze out water
