Timber

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Infobox on Timber
Example of Timber
Cutlumber.jpg
Facts
Origin This table shows only a selection of the most important countries of origin and should not be thought of as exhaustive.
  • Europe: Sweden, Finland, Russia
  • Africa: Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania
  • Asia: Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Philippines
  • America: Canada, USA, Honduras, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina
  • Australia
Stowage factor (in m3/t) See text
Humidity / moisture
  • Relative humidity: 75%
  • Water content:
    12 - 18%
  • Maximum equilibrium moisture content: 80%
Ventilation If the product is dry for shipment, ventilation is not normally required.
However, if there is a risk of drying or moisture damage, ventilation should be provided. The following ventilation measure is then recommended: air exchange rate: 6 changes/hour (airing)
Risk factors Mechanical damage(s) may occur (see text).

Timber

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