A handbook of lesser known timbers. 2008. col. illus. VIII, 180 p. gr8vo. Hardcover. Plus 1 CD-ROM.

This handbook will serve as a source of ready reference in the trade and user-sectors to get acquainted with the lesser known timbers of domestic market particularly in the state of Kerala in India. Properties and uses of 77 timbers are provided in the handbook of which 52 timbers are of imported species.

The information presented on various properties of timbers and their standard trade and botanical names will facilitate selection of right timber for various applications. An index has been provided at the end for the 77 timbers for various end-uses.

This handbook displays the natural grain and features of wood, and points to the right choice of timbers especially to substitute the well known commercial timbers which are increasingly becoming scarce in the market. The market price of timber in Indian Rupees (as on year 2006) wherever available, and the substitutes for some of the well-known timbers are also highlighted.

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