Timber....

hardwood n softwoods

Hardwoods. Softwoods

.broad leaves. needle leaves

mahogany. DRC cypress

mvule. DRC pine

elgon teak. podo

Meru oak. cedar

groveler

Seasoning >>>>1. aligning with spaces in the shade to allow for drying ....not in the sun since there as
the moisture leaves the wood it cracks

2. Mechanical way....blowing hot air in the aligned spaced timber in large scale

Preservation (mostly used for furniture n interiors)

Coat of Vanish

Preserved using preservatives

Processed materials>>>Hardboard,Vineer, MDF, Chipboard, Particle board, Softboard( ceilings n

notice boards eg pin-up board), Plywood(3mm...6..9..>>>thin layer of wood glued together
alternatively) , Blackboard ( small pieces of timber planed to the same size n glued together between
plywood then compacted together under pressure)....mostly come 1.2 by 2.4 (4×8ft)

Cypress>>>roofs n ceilings n partitions

Grivilia ...most common