Woods Flashcards
what type of leaved trees does hardwoods have?
Broad leaved trees
What kind of grains and colours do they have?
They have a variety of grains and colours
Where do hardwoods grow?
Decidious hardwoods
They grow in temperate climates e.g UK
Evergreen hardwoods
most evergreens are found in tropical or sub-tropical countries e.g. South America
Do hardwoods grow quicker or slower than softwoods?
Slower
Are hardwoods more fire resistance than softwoods?
Yes
Name some examples of hardwoods?
Alder, Balsa, beach, hickory, mahogany, oak and maple
what type of leaved trees does softwoods have?
needle like leaves
What are most softwoods?
evergreens
Where are they usually found?
They are usually found in cold and cool climates e.g. Russia and Scandinavia
What is more expensive softwood or hardwood?
Hardwood
Which type of wood is more dense hardwood or softwood?
Hardwood
What are they usually used for?
Building components
Name some examples of softwoods?
Giant redwood, spruce, fir, spruce, pine
Which type of tree loses leaves and which one doesn’t
Deciduous loses its leaves but evergreen doesn’t
