Softwood

Question 1

What is softwood

Answer 1

sof wood is cheaper compared to hard wood. leaves keep all year round, sustainabe- grows much quicker than hardwood, better for transporting - less fumes, local. usually open /wide grain, light in colour

Question 2

White Pine

Answer 2

Proporties - strong, reasonably durable, better suited for interiour use easy to work by both hand or machine, glues/ finishes
well
cost - inexpensive:

uses - crates, boxes, wooden matchsticks, roof rafters, carvings

Question 3

Spruce

Answer 3

Properties - Small hard knots, not very durable , used for indoor use.

Costs - inexpensive

uses - white wood furniture used in bedrooms and kitchens

Question 4

Red Cedar

Answer 4

Properties - reddish or violet brown, straight grain ,usually knots present, very fine even texture.
cost - inexpensive
Uses - fence posts , closet, carvings, birdhouse, pencils, bows

Question 5

Parana pine

Answer 5

Properties- hard, straight grained, almost knot free, fairly strong /durable pale yellow colour with red/brown streaks.

Costs- inexpensive, more expensive as a soltwood but cheaper companed to handwood.

Uses - good quality knot free furniture such as doors and staircases

Question 6

Cedar

Answer 6

Properties - soft and Lightweight, very durable - well suited to outdoor use
construction, redish /orange with a straight grain that is knot free

Costs - expensive as a softwood

Uses - garden shed, quality fencing, outdoor furniture, exteriour walls.