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glossary

Thermal expansion

Dimensional change as temperature changes. The relevant coefficient, board length and temperature range inform movement allowances. Names and abbreviations: temperature-driven movement. Related terms: Expansion gap; Thickness swelling; Weathering. Sources: https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/42497.pdf, https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/68010

Sources & further reading

  1. USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Wood/Nonwood Thermoplastic Composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17
  2. USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Fungal and moisture durability of WPC ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17