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Pre-Cut Lumber Use In Japan - a look at softwood and hardwood lumber
applications.
(Report summary to access the full report click
here.)
In addition to residential housing, the pre-cut process is also a valuable application for
the hardwood lumber and hardwood plywood industries. Pre-cut lumber provides customers with a product that translates into increased quality and ease of job site assembly. On the demand side, the popularity of precut systems has been driven by increased profit potential for builders. This potential comes from increased job site productivity and house quality.
Another advantage of precut components is their quality and precision. The machining done in pre-cut factories is of higher quality than components crafted by hand on the job site. The components fit snuggly together improving the structural quality of the house and reducing drafts that arise from loose fitting components. Furthermore, a majority of pre-cut components are kiln dried reducing the warping and twisting that occurs with green products. Other advantages include reduced job site noise, reduced construction times, and reduced claims. Precut systems have taken advantage of the total cost concept.