Timber

Question 1

What are the two sorts of timber

Answer 1

hardwood and softwood

Question 2

what is the difference between the two types of wood?

Answer 2

Hardwood trees are deciduous and generally slower growing than softwoods which are ever green

Question 3

Give 2 examples of softwoods

Answer 3

scotts pine

parana pine

Question 4

give 2 examples of hardwoods

Answer 4

mahogany
teak
ash
beech

Question 5

what does the fsc do?

Answer 5

The Forest Stewardship Council is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests.

Question 6

What does seasoning do to timber?

Answer 6

it dries it making it stronger and less likely to rot or warp

Question 7

what are some stock forms of timber?

Answer 7

Planks (PSE Planes square edge)
sough sawn planks
mouldings

Question 8

How can you ‘finish’ woods

Answer 8

woodstain
oil
wax
paint
polyurethane paint
polyurethane varnish

Question 9

why are hardwoods generally more expensive than softwoods

Answer 9

they take longer to grow and are of a higher quality

Question 10

suggest why you may use a clear varnish to finish a piece of oak rather than a paint

Answer 10

because like many hardwoods, oak has an attractive colour and grain that if painted would be covered up.