Wood Storage and Handling:

Wood is a long-lasting, economical and renewable resource that is the building material of choice for North American housing. This is due, in large part, to the proven performance of properly designed and constructed wood-frame buildings that have provided strong and lasting housing for many people. Although wood can withstand much, attention must be paid to storage and handling in order for the material to perform according to expectations. Managing moisture in structural wood products is essential to controlling the swelling and shrinkage of the wood and in the prevention of problems directly associated with such contact.