A dead knot is one that has lost its connection with the surrounding wood and so it can easily loosen and fall out. A dead timber knot is basically the same in timber wood.
Encased timber knot is a type of defect in timber where a knot is enclosed by the surrounding wood, creating a pocket of weakness in the timber. This can affect the structural integrity of the wood and may lead to splitting or cracking. It is important to identify and address encased timber knots to prevent potential issues in construction or woodworking projects.
I live timber knot is where the branch was still live when the tree was cut down :)
The cause of a knot in your timber is due to a branch growing on the trunk before it was cut down and seasoned.
The dead knot defect in timber is caused by the death of a branch or twig within the tree, resulting in a hole or void in the wood where the knot once was. This defect can weaken the structural integrity of the timber and may affect its appearance and performance. Proper tree pruning and selection can help prevent dead knots from forming in timber.
Dead timber knot is the hardened, woody remains left behind in a tree trunk after a branch has fallen off or been removed. It is comprised of damaged or decaying wood that is no longer living, often characterized by a dark color and dense composition. Dead timber knots can impact the structural integrity of the tree and may be a focus for disease or decay.
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Two types of knots found in solid timber are tight knots, which are solid and firmly in place, and loose knots, which are not firmly attached to the wood and may fall out over time.
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Knots in timber are typically called just that - knots. They are areas where a branch grew out of the tree, resulting in a dense, circular area of wood that can vary in size and appearance. Knots can impact the strength and aesthetic of the timber.
Primarily timber (not green ) suffers issues with drying. In a world of high demand timber is frequently kiln dried (basically baked) to remove moisture. This will cause cupping, shaking bowing and warping if not kept under heavy weight pressure. Timber also suffers from knotting (where the branches were sprouting from) this can be very visually pleasing to some but can cause bleeding of sap from the knot. There is also issues of heart wood being difficult to machine as it can split away from the main trunk. Disease such as dutch elm, infestation from insects a and of course dry and wet rot can make a piece of timber not more than fire wood