Named Examples - Timbers complete Flashcards
Ash
Hardwood
- cricket stumps and sports equipment
- can be steam bent due to its open pores and springy nature
- good impact resistance
Beech
Hardwood
- cooking utensils and furniture
- food safe and odourless
- used for steam bending and can be turned on a lathe
- close and straight grain - aesthetic
Aeroply
Manufactured board
- flexible plywood that can be shaped and curved (made from birch veneers), so it can also be laminated
- aeroplane wings
Marine plywood
Manufactured board
- layers are thinner than plywood
- a waterproof adhesive is added to improve the resistance of the material to water
Spruce
Softwood
- cabinets and instruments
- easy to work with due to its uniform grain
- lightweight yet strong (good strength-to-weight ratio)
Larch
Softwood
- veneers, garden furniture and fence posts
- high resin content which makes it weather resistant, yet this can make working with larch more difficult
- the red colour fades to a grey in the sunlight
Douglas fir
Softwood
- used for housing and cladding
- high resin content
- holds its shape well
Birch
Hardwood
- veneers
- low cost, so can be used for high-volume products
- low resistance to decay and rot
- easy to work with
Mahogany
Hardwood
- veneers, furniture and bespoke items
- excellent stability, beautiful grain without defects
Redwood
Softwood
- decking and musical instruments
- good strength-to-weight ratio
- fast growing
Oak
Hardwood
- ships and architecture
- resistant to rot and moisture
- corrodes steel so nails must be zinc coated to provide a barrier
- durable and hardwearing
Pine
Softwood
- wooden flooring, furniture and joints
- lightweight yet strong
- easy to work with and can be finished well
- must be finished for outside use
- low impact and scratch resistance
Plywood
Manufactured board
- structures, crates and pallets
- wood is anisotropic (different strength from different directions) but plywood is equally strong from all directions
- can use lower grade materials - cheaper
Chipboard
Manufactured board
- made from large chips bonded with UF
- cannot be milled and more difficult to work with due to material inconsistencies
- can be coated with MFL
MDF
Manufactured board
- flat pack furniture
- can be milled and laser cut
- smooth finish and uniform properties due to the fine particles bonded with resin
- requires a surface treatment
Wood veneers
Manufactured board
- allows manufacturers to create an aesthetic product without the cost of more luxury materials
- adds value to low cost materials
Melamine Formaldehyde laminates
Manufactured board
- creates a protective and aesthetic finish for lower quality materials
- resistant to heat, chemicals and moisture and can be cleaned easily
