Natural Timber - Soft/Hard Wood and Properities Of Natural Timber

Question 1

What are the two main categories of trees’ wood?

Answer 1

Hardwood and Softwood

Question 2

Properties of hardwood?

Answer 2

are also called
angiosperms have broad leaves,
generally shed their leaves in autumn
and bear seeds enclosed in fruit.

Question 3

Examples of Hardwood?

Answer 3

Blackbutt, red cedar, jarrah and Pacific maple are examples of hardwoods.

Question 4

Properties of Softwood?

Answer 4

are also called gymnosperms, have narrow or needle-like leaves, are evergreen, and bear naked seeds in cones

Question 5

Examples of Softwood?

Answer 5

Cypress pine, western red cedar, Douglas fir and Radiata pine are examples of softwoods

Question 6

Structural Difference Of Hard and Soft Wood?

Answer 6

Hardwoods have pores/vessels whereas Softwoods dosen’t have these vessels

Question 7

List Properties of Natural Timber

Answer 7

Colour, Grain, Durability, Texture, Figure, Density and Moisture Content

Question 8

What is The Property Colour?

Answer 8

Is the colour of wood in its natural state which varies and has an effect on the choice of finishing