1.Discuss the changes in moisture content and the effects of these changes on a piece of dimension lumber from the time the tree is cut, through its processing, and until it has been in service in a building for an entire year. 2.Can heavy timber compete successfully with other construction materials relative to its price? What factors dictate the use of heavy timber over economic factors? 3.Light wood framing is highly combustible. How the building code addresses the combustibility of wood for light wood framing applications