Timbers Flashcards
1
Q
Pine trees
A
Pine trees are kind of thin, tall and skinny. Only few thin branches (Decking, flooring, furniture, cabinets).
2
Q
Redwood
A
Thick and tall (exterior furniture, decking).
3
Q
Larchwood
A
Thin tall bushy (yachts, boats).
4
Q
Spruce
A
Smaller, bushy (shipping containers).
5
Q
Ash
A
Thin with a bushy tip.
6
Q
Why is timber sustainable?
A
When it is cut down, they grow back up so technically nothing is taken from the forest.
7
Q
What is a FSC certified product?
A
An FSC certified product is a product that has been made with FSC. They cut down trees and plant down more than they cut down.
