270 



TIMBER 



smaller scantlings and for such purposes as floors, doors, 

 panelling, etc., where the tendency is for it to become 

 drier, shrinking and consequent buckling or splitting may 



FIG. 37. Telegraph Poles Stacked for Seasoning. 



take place, unless it has been deprived of a good deal of 

 its moisture. There is also the risk of decay when placed 

 in recesses of walls if it contains any considerable amount 

 of moisture, 



