Woods Flashcards
1
Q
Three types of woods are…
A
Hardwood
Softwood
Manufactured board
2
Q
Hardwoods are…
A
Woods from broad leafed trees
Typically slow growing
Generally loose leaves in autumn (deciduous )
3
Q
Examples of hardwood
A
Birch, oak, ash, mahogany, balsa
4
Q
Softwoods are…
A
Woods from cone bearing (coniferous trees)
Typically fast growing
Generally evergreen
5
Q
Examples of softwoods are…
A
Scot pine, redwood, spruce, larch
6
Q
Manufactured board are…
A
Manmade wood
Available in large stock sizes than solid wood
7
Q
Examples of manufactured board….
A
Plywood, marine ply, aero ply, mdf, chipboard
