Science Articles & Inventions Online » CONSTRUCTION http://www.sciencearticlesonline.com Scientific data in various fields of human endeavor. Interesting user friendly presentation of articles in sciences both recent and in the distant past Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:22:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 COCOWOOD – THE TIMBER OF THE FUTURE? http://www.sciencearticlesonline.com/2009/05/cocowood-the-timber-of-the-future/ http://www.sciencearticlesonline.com/2009/05/cocowood-the-timber-of-the-future/#comments Sat, 09 May 2009 15:08:15 +0000 Editor http://www.sciencearticlesonline.com/?p=783 Coconut tree timber a winner

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Did you know that the wood from the coconut tree can be used as high-value flooring, bench tops, kitchen cabinets and furniture? The end product produced from coconut tree timbers has a very unique look and it’s about to make a big impact on the modern home scene. More information on cocowood.

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Protecting wood without solvent emissions
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A new process to treat timber so that it lasts longer has
been developed. Unlike the current Light Organic Solvent
Preservative (LOSP) process, the new process doesn’t release
organic solvents into the atmosphere. This new process is an
alternative to the current LOSP process widely used in Australia
to reduce rot and breakdown in timber.
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New life for African mahogany
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African mahogany is a high-value hardwood timber species
with great potential for forest plantations in northern Australia.
A genetic program is underway to provide quality control in the
growth of this species. This will result in fast growing trees with
good form for logging and ultimately high value use.

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