Timbers intro

Question 1

What are the differences between the two types of timbers

Answer 1

1) Softwood comes from coniferous trees.
They are EVERGREEN and have NEEDLE like LEAVES.
2) Hardwood come from deciduous trees.
They are BROAD-LEAFED and lose leaves over WINTER

Question 2

Why are softwoods cheaper and lighter in colour than hardwood?

Answer 2

Softwoods grow faster and hence have lighter colour and are generally cheaper than hardwood.

Question 3

Define and name advantages of manufactured boards.

Answer 3

Sheets of timber made by gluing either wood fibres or wood layers.
They can be made to a specified size and tend to twist or warp than natural timbers.

Question 4

Why does wood have less environmental impact than other materials?

Answer 4

It is RENEWABLE so won’t replenish if we use it in a controlled manner. ORGANIC so so sutainable and helps REDUCING into CLIMATE CHANGE as it requires LESS ENERGY to MANUFACTURE it compared to other materials.

Question 5

what is timber?

Answer 5

it is used to describe wood when it has been converted ti planks and other useable forms.