Green Building Terms

This is the glossary for Panel Source - A McKillican Division.

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Waferboardsearch for term

A panel product of wafers of wood bound together by resini, heat, and pressure; can be made of species not suitable for lumber or plyboard production.

Wanesearch for term

Bark, or the lack of wood from any cause, on the edge or corner of a piece of lumber.

Waste Reduction Strategysearch for term

Adoption of practices that reduce the need for disposal of waste materials.

Well managed forestssearch for term

The primary objective of the Forest Stewardship Council is that forests are managed in an environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable manner. Forests and management practices are inspected and audited against standards developed by the FSCi.

WIsearch for term

Woodwork Institute

WRCsearch for term

Western Red Cedar

WWPAsearch for term

Western Wood Products Association

WWSsearch for term

Western White Spruce