2 - Classification of materials - Woods Flashcards
1
Q
What is hardwood
A
Wood from a broad leafed (deciduous) tree.
Slow growing and lose their leaves in autumn
2
Q
Examples of hardwood
A
Oak, ash, mahogany, teak, birch, beech
3
Q
What is softwood?
A
Wood from a coniferous (cone bearing) tree.
Fast growing and evergreen
4
Q
Examples of softwood
A
Pine, spruce, Douglas fir, redwood, cedar, larch
5
Q
What is manufactured board?
A
A man-made wood-based composite material.
Available in much larger sizes than solid wood
6
Q
Examples of manufactured board
A
Plywood, marine plywood, aeroply, flexible plywood, chipboard, MDF
