timbers

Question 1

name some properties of Beechwood

Answer 1

hard ,tough ,closed straight grain ,expensive

Question 2

name some physical properties of oak wood

Answer 2

very strong, heavy, durable

Question 3

name some properties of mahogany

Answer 3

hard, strong, easy to work with, resistant to rot

Question 4

name some properties of balsa

Answer 4

light, soft, great strength to weight ratio

Question 5

what is beech wood used for?

Answer 5

flooring, furniture and tool handles

Question 6

what is oak used for?

Answer 6

flooring, furniture, barrels

Question 7

what is mahogany used for?

Answer 7

flooring ,fine furniture ,instruments

Question 8

what is balsa used for?

Answer 8

surfboards construction and aircraft models

Question 9

what are the properties of cedar?

Answer 9

durable, resistant to weather

Question 10

what are the properties of Larch?

Answer 10

strong, easy to work with, resistant to rock

Question 11

what are the properties of spruce?

Answer 11

good strength to weight ratio can contain small knots

Question 12

what’s in some uses for Cedar?

Answer 12

outdoor furniture and fencing

Question 13

what are some uses for Larch?

Answer 13

decking and fencing

Question 14

what are some uses for spruce?

Answer 14

construction, stringed musical instruments

Question 15

where does hardwood come from?

Answer 15

broadleaf deciduous trees

Question 16

where does softwood come from?

Answer 16

coniferous trees that have long needle-like leaves

Question 17

what are some properties of hardwood?

Answer 17

generally slow-growing and more expensive

Question 18

what are some properties of softwoods?

Answer 18

quick growing and cheaper

Question 19

How are planks made?

Answer 19

After being felled, tree trunks are stripped of their bark and cut into unsanle planks in a sawmill, where they become timber

Question 20

What are PAR planks?

Answer 20

They are planned for a smooth finish and are therefore more sustainable for use where a quality finish is required