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vapour Barrier
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In kiln drying, a material with high resistance to vapour movement that is applied to the surfaces of a dry kiln to
prevent moisture migration.
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veneer
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A thin layer or sheet of wood.
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veneering
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Facing a substrate with a thin layer of ornamental wood.
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vent
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In kiln drying, an opening in the kiln roof or wall that can be opened and closed to control the humidity in the kiln.
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vertically laminated timber
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Laminated timber designed to resist bending loads applied parallel to the wide face of the laminations. For vertical loads, this means that the wide face runs vertically.
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vessels
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Tube-like structure of indeterminate length in hardwoods which carry water and nutrients from the roots.
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volume, green
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The volume of wood determined from measurements made while the entire piece of wood is above the fibre saturation point, about 30% moisture content.
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