“Deep Swamp Cypress” Data Book
The purpose for writing this bulletin is threefold:
1) Compare the qualities of "CYPRESS" Lumber to our closest competing species.
2) A handy reference.
3) The possible beginning of a "CYPRESS" Sales Training tool / manual.
OVERVIEW
In preparing this work, we researched several sources. They ranged from Forest Industry Books, NHLA Grading Rules Book, the World Wide Web, Forest Products Research Laboratories, U.S. Department of Agriculture information, and manuals by the Forest Products Research Society. In other words, none of this work is "original". We located this information as a result of the efforts / work of others.
ADVANTAGE: CYPRESS!
Table of Contents Page
Description of BALDCYPRESS...............................................................2
Specific Gravity and Density......................................................................2
Dimensional Stability (shrinkage)................................................................2
Strength Terms Defined.............................................................................3
Hardness..................................................................................................3
Shear Stress Parallel to Grain....................................................................3
Modulus of Elasticity.................................................................................3
Modulus of Rupture..................................................................................3
Impact Bending........................................................................................ 4
Work to Maximum Load (static bending).................................................. 4
Tensile Strength (parallel and perpendicular to grain)................................. 5
Compression Parallel to Grain...................................................................5
Compression Perpendicular to Grain.........................................................5
Shear Stress Parallel to Grain....................................................................5
Painting and Finishing Characteristics....................................................... 6
Selection and Suitability of Wood USDA 1941..>>>................................6
Siding Installation Guide from SCMA.......................................................7
NHLA CYPRESS Grading Rules............................................................8
Illustrations..............................................................................................9
Definitions...............................................................................................10
Abbreviations......................................................................................... 10