Glossary

In kiln drying, a material with high resistance to vapour movement that is applied to the surfaces of a dry kiln to prevent moisture migration.

A vapour barrier (also called a vapour retarder) is a membrane or coating that reduces or blocks water vapour diffusion through building elements, protecting the structure and internal finishes from moisture damage.

A veneer is a thin layer of high-quality wood cut or peeled from a log, used to provide a decorative or functional surface over a less expensive or engineered base material.

Veneering is the technique of bonding a thin slice of decorative wood (typically 0.5–3 mm thick) onto a core material, enhancing visual appeal while reducing material use and cost.

Is designed to resist bending loads applied parallel to the wide face of the laminations. For vertical loads, this means that the wide face runs vertically.