types of wood- softwood Flashcards
price,properties etc
1
Q
what are the 3 softwoods?
A
-pine
-cedar
-spurce
2
Q
price of pine?
A
low
3
Q
price of cedar?
A
high
4
Q
price of spruce?
A
low
5
Q
properties of pine?
A
-most common softwood
-can be cut and machined easily
-fairly hard and stable
-can be used unprotected indoors but commonly painted or varnished
6
Q
uses of pine?
A
-gates
-floorboards
-skirting boards
-crates
-pallets
7
Q
uses of spruce?
A
-rafters
-roofing joists
-furniture
8
Q
uses of cedar?
A
-shed construction
-quality fencing
9
Q
properties of cedar?
A
10
Q
properties of spruce?
A
-pale in colour
-tough and strong with small knots
-resistant to splitting but unstable
