wood

Question 1

properties of hardwoods

Answer 1

hardwoods come from broad leaved trees, hardwoods grow slower than softwoods so they are more expensive, structure of wood grain is unique

Question 2

benefits of hardwoods

Answer 2

durable, easy to maintain, strong

Question 3

cons of hardwoods

Answer 3

grows slowly, hard to work with, expensive

Question 4

types of hardwoods

Answer 4

oak, mahogany, beech, ash

Question 5

properties of softwoods

Answer 5

they come from trees with pines or needles, they grow faster than hardwoods so are cheaper, softwood trees stay evergreen all year round

Question 6

benefits of softwoods

Answer 6

cheap, easy to work with, grow fast

Question 7

cons of softwoods

Answer 7

less durable than hardwood, poor fire resistance

Question 8

types of softwoods

Answer 8

pine, spruce, cedar

Question 9

properties of manufactured boards

Answer 9

made in many different ways, can be better than hardwoods and softwoods because of this

Question 10

benefits of manufactured boards

Answer 10

can be made from recycled woods, cheap, strong, looks expensive

Question 11

cons of manufactured boards

Answer 11

chips tools easily, thin sheets wont stay flat and will bow unless supported

Question 12

types of manufactured boards

Answer 12

MDF, plywood, chipboard, block board