Softwoods

Question 1

What is a softwood

Answer 1

Come from coniferous trees, have needles and do not loose their leaves in winter.

Question 2

Pine- colouring, uses, properties

Answer 2

Light yellow and open grain.
Expensive furniture, structural timber, flooring, toys.
Not very strong and has no resistance to decay or bugs.

Question 3

Larch- colouring, uses, properties

Answer 3

Yellow
Building construction, railroad crossties, roofing, boatbuilding and furniture.
Stiff, strong, hard, heavy, dense, not susceptible to shrinkage, sanded to smooth finish, tendency to warp.

Question 4

Cedar- colouring, uses, properties

Answer 4

Orange/ red colouring with a straight grain.
Fencing, roofing, cladding, decking, musical instruments and furniture.
Durable, lightweight, stable, has a low shrinkage percentage and density. Plus naturally resistant to decay and has highly insulating properties.

Question 5

Redwood- colouring, uses, properties

Answer 5

Red
Panelling, decking, barns, bridges, sheds, cladding.
High strength to weight ratio, semi-durable, lightweight, rot resistant.