soft woods

Question 1

pine wood

Answer 1

straight grain
knotty
used in construction and as frames

Question 2

spruce

Answer 2

spruce has a straight grain
is res to splitting
used in indoor furniture

Question 3

douglas fir

Answer 3

straight or slightly wavy grain
few knots
good corrosion res
used for construction work or veneers

Question 4

larch

Answer 4

attractive grain
hard and tough
good moisture res
garden furniture and fencing

Question 5

cedar

Answer 5

dampens dound
high moisture res
straight but corrosive grain
used in sheds and cladding