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