Timber

Question 1

Coniferous?

Answer 1

Softwood

Question 2

Deciduous?

Answer 2

Hardwood

Question 3

What are the properties of softwoods?

Answer 3

-grow in cooler climate
-grow tall & fast
-looser grain
-never lose leaves
-cheaper than hardwood

Question 4

What are some examples of softwoods?

Answer 4

Larch, Pine, Spruce, Redwood

Question 5

What are the properties of hardwoods?

Answer 5

-grow in temperate climate
-broad-leaved
-take longer to grow
-tighter grain
-more expensive

Question 6

What are some examples of hardwoods?

Answer 6

Ash, Beech, Mahogany, Oak, Balsa

Question 7

What are wooden boards?

Answer 7

Sheets made of mixed up waste wood. They are covered in a thin layer of veneer (real wood)

Question 8

What are some examples of wooden boards?

Answer 8

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard), Plywood, Chipboard

Question 9

What is conversion?

Answer 9

After being cut (felled), tree trunks are stripped of their bark and cut into usable planks in a sawmill, where they become timber. Planks come in many shapes and sizes

Question 10

Seasoning?

Answer 10

Newly cut (green) timber contains a lot of moisture,
which makes it liable to rot, split and warp. To counteract this, the moisture is removed through
seasoning.
● Air Seasoning
● Kiln Seasoning