Hardwoods Flashcards
1
Q
Advantages of Oak
A
strong
durable
attractive grain (when finished)
2
Q
Disadvantages of Oak
A
expensive
becoming rarer
harder to work with than other woods
3
Q
Advantages of Teak
A
durable
strong
hardwearing
natural anti-fungal resistance
aesthetically appealing
4
Q
Disadvantages of Teak
A
expensive
5
Q
Advantages of Mahogany
A
durable
strong
hardwearing
appealing to look at
easier to work with than other hardwoods
6
Q
Disadvantages of Mahogany
A
expensive
environmental problems with sourcing - tropical deforestation
7
Q
Advantages of Balsa
A
lightweight
easy to cut/work
good strength to weight ratio
8
Q
Disadvantages of Balsa
A
too soft/weak for most products
very select applications
9
Q
Advantages of Ash
A
strong
tough
flexible
good finish
10
Q
Disadvantages of Ash
A
susceptible to rot and insect attacks
