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What is Checking?
All wood, used in outdoor projects, is subject to the natural process of "checking". As the wood ages, tension develops in the wood due to shrinkage and the wood splits to relieve tension. These splits or cracks are known as "checks". . The checks will not go deeper than the heart and consequently do not affect the structural performance or integrity of the wood. In fact, we believe these characteristics only add to the natural beauty of your wood project.
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