It is possible to enter into a long discussion of the classes,
qualities, methods of conversion, defects of wood and similar subjects,
but these are not pertinent to the main idea, namely, the essential
qualities of woods which are used in the construction of the small
house. There is a prevalent impression abroad that the supply of wood
is becoming so depleted that it will in the future be used only for
special ornamental features. This is wrong, for we still have enough
virgin forests left to supply the country for several generations, and
with the growth of forestry we will maintain a certain source of supply.
[Illustration:
Waney edges
Knots
Star and ring shakes