Glossary

Wood industry terms explained.

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Defect in wood caused by a fallen-out or grown-through branch that interrupts the wood structure.

Engineered wood product made of multiple glued board laminations, enabling high load-bearing capacity over large spans in timber construction.

Time span between stand establishment and final harvest of a forest stand, varying according to tree species and management objectives.

Thin wood layer (0.4–3 mm) obtained by peeling or sawing, used as a surface finish on wood-based panels or furniture.

Thin wood layer (0.4–3 mm) obtained by peeling or sawing, glued as a surface layer onto substrate materials.

Ratio of water mass contained in wood to its dry mass, expressed as a percentage, decisive for processing and dimensional stability.

Chemical or natural coating to protect wood from moisture, fungal attack, insects, and UV radiation.

Controlled reduction of moisture content in wood to a defined level to prevent shrinkage, cracking, and fungal attack during use.

Craft or technical joint connecting two or more wooden parts to transfer forces and shape structures.

Industrial facility where round timber is processed into sawn timber such as boards, beams, and squared lumber.

Veneer production process in which a rotating log is pressed against a knife blade, peeling off a continuous sheet of veneer.

Classic wood joint in which a projecting tenon fits precisely into a corresponding cavity (mortise), creating a form-fit connection.