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The SilkRoad Wood Journal

Species intelligence, technical notes and market observations for people who specify, buy and build with wood.

Reading a flitch: how to specify veneer that matches
Specification·March 2026

Reading a flitch: how to specify veneer that matches

Book, slip and random matching each tell a different story on a wall. Here is how to choose the right one before you commit the drawings.

Rotary, plain and quarter: what the cut actually changes
Technical·February 2026

Rotary, plain and quarter: what the cut actually changes

The cut decides the figure, the yield and the price. A practical guide to choosing a cut for the surface you are building.

Moving hardwood into the Gulf: humidity, freight and timing
Logistics·January 2026

Moving hardwood into the Gulf: humidity, freight and timing

Shipping wood into the Gulf rewards planning. What to know about moisture content, acclimatisation and container programmes.

Traceability is now a specification, not a favour
Compliance·December 2025

Traceability is now a specification, not a favour

Lacey, EUDR and CITES have turned origin paperwork into a design requirement. How we keep your documentation audit-ready.