Glossary
End checking
General
End checking is cracking that starts at a board’s ends because moisture leaves end grain much faster than face grain. It’s reduced by end-sealing logs/boards soon after sawing and by controlling early drying conditions.
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Glossary
General
End checking is cracking that starts at a board’s ends because moisture leaves end grain much faster than face grain. It’s reduced by end-sealing logs/boards soon after sawing and by controlling early drying conditions.
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