Types Of Wood Flashcards
1
Q
Softwoods (Evergreen)
A
- Pine
- Spruce
- Douglas Fir
- Redwood
- Cedar
- Larch
2
Q
Hardwoods (Deciduous)
A
- Oak
- Ash
- Mahogony
- Teak
- Birch
- Beach
3
Q
Man-Made (Manufactured)
A
- Plywood
- Marine Plywood
- Aeroply
- Flexible Plywood
- Chipboard
- Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)
- Veneers and Melamine Formaldehyde Laminants
4
Q
How long does it take for a Softwood to grow?
A
Grows quickly, 20-25 years.
5
Q
How long does it take for a hardwood to grow?
A
Grows slowly, 80-100 years.
6
Q
Man-Made (Manufactured) are…
A
Cheap and durable, widely available.
7
Q
Coniferous Trees (softwood)
A
- Grow faster that Deciduous
- Grow in cold environments
- Less expensive that hard woods
- Looser grain structure
- Needle like leaves
- Often used in building
- Grow tall and straight
- Do not loose their leaves
8
Q
Deciduous Trees (hardwood)
A
- Loose leaves during winter
- More expensive
- Grow in many places
- Take a while to grow
- Tend to have a tighter grain
- Found in tropical or sub-tropical countries
- Grow in temperate climates
9
Q
Coniferous and Deciduous terms are used to…
A
Describe the leaves, seeds and structure of the trees. They are NOT used to describe the type of wood produced ( specific name).
