Point of order M’lud.
“K” - So here I sit, looking at the ‘shakes’ and wondering how much moisture to bring in, to seal the cracks; etc.”
Before the booze bus folk start hounding “K” I should mention that it was the ‘cracks’ formed in the dry timber which he was considering and not an imminent bout of the DT’s. Four pints is but a modest total. From Wiki:-
Shakes are cracks in timber. Arising in cut timber the generally cause a reduction in strength. When found in a log they can result in a significant amount of waste, when a log is converted to lumber. Apart from heart shakes, often found in trees felled past their best, shakes in a log have no effect on the strength of shake free lumber obtained therefrom.[1]
They are often seen in oak-framed buildings, which are constructed of green oak which cracks while drying. Due to the immense strength of the oak beams, they are not a cause for concern in a properly engineered building, and are considered part of the charm of the style
“K” - So here I sit, looking at the ‘shakes’ and wondering how much moisture to bring in, to seal the cracks; etc.”
Before the booze bus folk start hounding “K” I should mention that it was the ‘cracks’ formed in the dry timber which he was considering and not an imminent bout of the DT’s. Four pints is but a modest total. From Wiki:-
Shakes are cracks in timber. Arising in cut timber the generally cause a reduction in strength. When found in a log they can result in a significant amount of waste, when a log is converted to lumber. Apart from heart shakes, often found in trees felled past their best, shakes in a log have no effect on the strength of shake free lumber obtained therefrom.[1]
They are often seen in oak-framed buildings, which are constructed of green oak which cracks while drying. Due to the immense strength of the oak beams, they are not a cause for concern in a properly engineered building, and are considered part of the charm of the style