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The mark may indicate that the lumber was sourced in Guyana, a country rich in tropical timber resources. 

 

Trees are approximately one-third water, the moisture content of freshly cut lumber. Over time, the wood air dries to 5-10%. The boardwalk woods may be slightly higher or lower in moisture content depending on the climate – rain, relative humidity, etc. For re-use, the woods need to be milled and dried (air or kiln), and arrive at a job site at under 10% or 12% for exterior applications. Water is always present in some percentage, contributing to the expansion and contraction of the woods over time. 

 

 

An estimated 80,000+ boards were pulled up one-by-one as part of the boardwalk salvage project. Here, NYC Parks Dept. manager Jordan Smith steps in to help with an early version of the Rockaway Wrecker – a customized hand-forged tool.