Abstract
The purpose of this research was to evaluate selected lumber attributes, species preferences, and lumber use properties among secondary wood manufacturers in the United States. Our sample included producers of kitchencabinets, furniture, doors, windows, and molded products who attended regional and national wood manufacturing events. More than 51% of respondents had annual sales of less than $500000, and the median company size was five employees. Results are presented for 17 selected lumber attributes, and indicate that appearance-related attributes were generally the most important, and that use of certified lumber was generally the least important. Price-related attributes (including low price and price stability) were generally intermediate in importance. There were statistically significant differences among geographic regions for four of the attributes, and among business types for three of the attributes. The most popular species for use by secondary manufacturers included the oaks, maple, and cherry, and there were strong preferences for kiln-dried, 4/4 (2.54 cm) lumber having random length and width.
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Ziel dieser Untersuchung war die Bewertung der von der Holz verarbeitenden Industrie in den Vereinigten Staaten bevorzugten Holzeigenschaften und -arten einschliesslich derer Verwendungseigenschaften. Zu den Befragten gehörten Hersteller von Küchenmöbeln, Wohnmöbeln, Türen, Fenstern und Formteilen, die an regionalen und nationalen Veranstaltungen der Holzindustrie teilnahmen. Über 51% der Befragten hatten einen Jahresumsatz von unter USD 500000 und beschäftigten im Durchschnitt fünf Mitarbeiter. Die Untersuchung umfasste 17 ausgewählte Holzeigenschaften. Sie zeigte, dass aussehensrelevante Eigenschaften als am wichtigsten angesehen wurden, wohingegen die Verwendung von zertifiziertem Holz an letzter Stelle lag. Kostenfaktoren (einschliesslich eines niedrigen Preises und Preisstabilität) waren in der Regel von mittlerer Bedeutung. Signifikante Unterschiede ergaben sich für vier Eigenschaften zwischen den geographischen Regionen und für drei Eigenschaften zwischen den Herstellern der verschiedenen Produkte. Zu den beliebtesten Holzarten der verarbeitenden Betriebe zählten Eiche, Ahorn und Kirsche. Daneben wurde technisch getrocknetes, 1 Zoll dickes Holz mit variabler Länge und Breite besonders bevorzugt.
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Nicholls, D., Roos, J. Lumber attributes, characteristics, and species preferences as indicated by secondary wood products firms in the continental United States. Holz Roh Werkst 64, 253–259 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-005-0071-y
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