Wood And Timbers Flashcards
What are the three types of wood?
•hardwood
•softwood
•manufactured board
What are the properties of hardwood?
•deciduous
•slow growing
•expensive
•very strong
What are the properties of softwood?
•coniferous
•evergreen
•fast growing
•cheap
•lots of holes and knots
What are the properties of manufactured board?
•cheap
•recycled
•no imperfections
•weak
What is manufactured board made of?
They are made of a mix of timber and adhesive (glue)
What are three types of hardwood?
•mahogany
•oak
•ash
What are two types of softwood?
•spruce
•pine
What is oak used for?
•furniture
•joinery
•decking
What is mahogany used for?
•pannelling
•furniture
•musical instruments
What is ash used for?
•stair
•timber frames
•tools
What is spruce used for?
•construction
•generating energy
•instruments
What is pine used for?
•furniture
•roofing
•flooring
What is mdf and plywood used for?
•doors
•floors
•stairs
