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Fir, pine, Douglas fir and larch are just some of the main resinous woods, all belonging to the coniferous family. These timbers represent one of the most important natural resources used in the wood industry, to which we go further into detail in this article. The characteristics of coniferous wood, from resistance to uses Conifers […]

Wood is today one of the main raw materials used in various industries. We are talking about an environmentally friendly, renewable and versatile material, whose properties often clash with production requirements due to its perishability over time and low dimensional stability. Hence the need to subject wood to different processes, with the aim of improving […]

Historically, international trade has focused on an issue that should not be underestimated: the insidious spread of harmful organisms, viruses and bacteria through goods, contaminated by these elements not visible to the naked eye. The issue has become even more delicate with globalisation, which has further intensified contacts between countries, and has not spared any […]

When freshly cut wood is available, in whatever format it may be, it must be subjected to specific drying processes, so that the massive water content within it is brought to a level where it can be used. Incomac never misses an opportunity to tell you about this fundamental procedure, which must, however, be preceded […]

Among the many resources for domestic heating, dry firewood is still an affordable and sustainable choice. However, there are considerations to always keep in mind when using this material, i.e. it must be well dried and free of too much moisture. In this article, we will explore the reasons why this solution is still an […]

An actual branch of knowledge has been created on the creation and uses of glulam, which has revolutionised the world of construction. The main contributions in this regard came mainly from three Italian engineers, the pioneer Franco Laner, Attilio Marchetti Rossi and Angelo Micheletti, who defined the applications of this particular type of beam in […]

The production process of wooden pallets and packaging must comply with certain standards strictly related to environmental protection. Phytosanitary treatment plays a key role in this field. We dedicate an in-depth look at this process, trying to understand what it consists of, how it takes place and what regulations govern its application. What is HT […]

Among the innumerable varieties of wood that exist, there are some that reach unique and sought-after performance peaks, both in terms of functionality and robustness, as well as aesthetic appearance: we are of course talking about the so-called precious woods, which, although they are divided into different types that we will analyse in the following […]

Wood, as it is found in nature, cannot be used in our everyday life: its structure, in fact, does not ensure certainty from the point of view of durability over time, because it can be damaged both by the action of wood-decay organisms (fungi, insects, bacteria and other micro-organisms of various kinds) and by the […]