Brownbag: Quartersawn Hardwoods

Quartersawn Hardwood

Date: Friday, August 7, 2009

Time: 12 - 1 pm

Place: AIA Portland Center for Architecture 403 NW 11th Ave

CES - 1 SD/HSW learning unit

Lunch – BYO

Subject: Quartersawn Hardwoods

Bring your lunch and join AIA Portland in a discussion about Quartersawn Hardwoods.  You will:

* Be able to explain the difference between Plain (flat) sawing and Quartersawing hardwoods, comparing the key benefits of each method

* Have a basic understanding of the kiln drying of hardwood lumber and how Quartersawn Lumber dries differently from Plain Sawn lumber

* Be able to cite at least two reasons why Quartersawn is superior to Plain Sawn in flooring, millwork and cabinetry applications

* Understand the concept of “sustainable forestry” and selective cutting

* Have a basic understanding of the realities of the yield from Quartersawn Hardwoods in terms of clear widths and lengths, which will allow you to design projects with these realities in mind, designing as a responsible steward of this natural resource.

* Have a basic understanding of the area from which Quartersawn White and Red Oak are harvested and understand the LEED approved 500 mile radius circle from the point of lumber manufacture