Wood and Lumber

This section contains reference data about different wood species including tables of wood shrinkage and strength and definitions of terms like modulus of elasticity. It also provides some helpful info about lumber including lumber grading guidelines, terminology, and standard lumber dimensions.

Wood properties and uses

Wood strength table

Wood strength definitions

Wood shrinkage table

Wood shrinkage explained

Wood moisture content calculator

Wood shrinkage/expansion calculator

Standard lumber trade abbreviations

Hardwood lumber grading

Softwood lumber grading

Standard lumber dimensions

Wood finishes