Natural timbers Core

Question 1

what 3 things is timber

Answer 1

• Recycle
• Reusable
• Renewable

Question 2

Where do Hardwoods come from

Answer 2

-They come from deciduous trees which can take years to mature

Question 3

Name 4 of the Hardwoods

Answer 3

• Ash
• Beech
• Mahogany
• Oak

Question 4

Where do softwoods come from

Answer 4

• They come from coniferous trees

Question 5

Name 3 of the softwoods

Answer 5

• Pine
• Larch
• Spruce

Question 6

Name the 3 types of manufactured boards

Answer 6

• Plywood
• Chipboard
• Medium Density Fibreboards (MDF)

Question 7

Describe What MDF is and how its made

Answer 7

-MDF is made from tiny fibres of softwood Timbers that are held together by glue
- MDF is Natural Grain
- Its very cheap,dense,and has a smooth surface that takes paint and other paints well
- Its used in Shelves and Flat-pack Furniture

Question 8

Describe What Chipboard is and how its made

Answer 8

• ChipBoard is made by Compressing wood chips ,shavings and sawdust together
• It’s cheap,not very strong its very Absorbent
• It’s usually used in A Veneered surface and In Cheap self-assembled furniture

Question 9

Describe What Plywood is and how its made

Answer 9

-Plywood is made by several layers of softwood and hardwood glued together with their grains at right angles
- The Structure makes it very strong for weightness and thickness compared to solid wood
- Its used in building and Furniture

Question 10

What Is Chipboard Used For?

Answer 10

• Its Used For Veneered Worktops and Flooring.

Question 11

What Is MDF Used For?

Answer 11

• Its Used For Kitchens and Flat- Pack Furniture.

Question 12

What Is Plywood Used For?

Answer 12

• Its Used For Shelving,Work Surfaces,Floors and Furnitures.