2007-01-03 18:49:49 · 8 answers · asked by Bruno M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
they do that so people will wonder why they are painted different colours
2007-01-07 16:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by Chad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It also prevents the ends of lumber from checking to much (cracking). On building lumber it is not as critical but on hardwoods they take more care to make sure ends are sealed.
Ends of lumber dry faster than the center if they are not sealed and crack.
2007-01-03 18:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
When my b/f was working in the timber industry the different colours were used by logging companies for identification of which company the lumber came from.
2007-01-03 18:53:31 · answer #3 · answered by polynesiachick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is done as a way of tracking the product by grade and during drying and mill operations.
2007-01-03 18:52:33 · answer #4 · answered by neoconammo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The type of wood and how much it cost.
2007-01-03 18:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by Chris B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The type of wood it is.
2007-01-03 18:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by Blondie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yummy wood and yucky wood
2007-01-03 18:51:24 · answer #7 · answered by hollisterscenekid 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
size, thickness.
2007-01-03 19:23:06 · answer #8 · answered by Knuckledragger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋