Worm /insect holes in lumber - help sought
Worm /insect holes in lumber - help sought
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Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone knows of any good publications dealing with worm or insect holes in conventional lumber (i.e. 2x4, 2x6 studs). I am conducting strength tests to see how they compare to lumber with no such holes. The NLGA (National Lumber Grading Authority) approves these studs (with a limited ratio of holes).....I was suprised to actually see some of them at a local lumber yard.....these probably will challenge drywallers as it's a hit and miss till they actually can nail/screw the drywall sheets to wood and not the holes !!!
Thanks ,
CVA1993r
I was wondering if anyone knows of any good publications dealing with worm or insect holes in conventional lumber (i.e. 2x4, 2x6 studs). I am conducting strength tests to see how they compare to lumber with no such holes. The NLGA (National Lumber Grading Authority) approves these studs (with a limited ratio of holes).....I was suprised to actually see some of them at a local lumber yard.....these probably will challenge drywallers as it's a hit and miss till they actually can nail/screw the drywall sheets to wood and not the holes !!!
Thanks ,
CVA1993r





RE: Worm /insect holes in lumber - help sought
RE: Worm /insect holes in lumber - help sought
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/FPLGTR/fplgtr113/Ch13.pdf
It is free and is one chapter in an book that you may want to download.
RE: Worm /insect holes in lumber - help sought
CVA1993