softwoods Flashcards
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softwoods
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wood froma coniferous (cone bearing) tree. generally fast growing and tend to be evergreen
2
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pine
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straight grain, knotty, can contain resinous knots
3
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spruce
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straight grain, resistant to splitting
4
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douglas fir
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straight or slightly wavy grain, few knots, stable, good resistance to corrosion
5
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larch
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hard, tough, attractive grain pattern fades to silver unpo exposure outside, good resistance to moisture
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