Softwoods Flashcards
Learn about softwoods,their properties,usesand cost range
1
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Softwood
A
They come from coniferous trees
They grow quickly and can be replaced quickly
They are relatively cheap to buy
2
Q
Coniferous trees
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They have needle like leaves and grow throughout the year
3
Q
Red Pine
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Properties:Straight grained
Knotty
Strong and easy to work
Red and orange in colour
Uses:Building Construction
Requires good protection when used outside
Cost:Low
4
Q
Parana pine
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Properties: Straight Grained
Few knots
Quite strong
Warps easily
Uses: High quality interior
Construction
Furniture
Cost: High
5
Q
Spruce(Whitewood)
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Properties:
- Quite Strong
- Few knots
- Restant to splitting
- Not durable
Uses:
-Fitted furniture
Cost:low
6
Q
Cedar
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Properties:
- Straight Grained
- Knot free
- Very light
- Durable
- Quite soft
Uses:
- Shed construction
- Good quality fencing
Cost:High
