Timber Flashcards
What climates do softwood trees grow in?
Colder climates
Why are softwoods cheaper than hardwoods?
Because they grow faster
What type of trees are softwood?
Evergreen
What are examples of softwood?
Scots pine, parana pine, pine and cedar
What climates do hardwoods grow in?
Warm climates
What are hardwoods more expensive than softwoods?
Because they take longer to grow
What types of trees are hardwood trees?
Deciduous
What is the main difference In-between hardwoods and softwoods?
Hardwood tends to have a tighter grain and is denser / harder
What are some examples of hardwood?
Mahogany, Teak, Ash and Beech
What must trees from a plantation / forest be to use?
Felled (cut down)
What happens to fell a tree?
The bark is removed and then the trunk is sawn up either slab or quarter sawn
What makes felled wood stronger and less likely to rot / twist?
Seasoned (drying it)
What will happen when s tree is felled in a sustainably managed forest?
A new tree will be replanted to replace it
What are the forms which timber can come on?
Plant Square Edge (PSE)
Rough Sawn
mouldings
veneers
What is PSE?
Wood which has a rough surface which is shaved off an electric surfaces
