Timbers Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main properties and characteristics of Oak?
A
- Hardwood
- Tough
- Attractive grain
- Good weather resistance
- Will corrode streal screws and fixings
2
Q
What are the uses of Oak?
A
- Funiture
- Flooring
3
Q
What are the main properties of teak?
A
- Hardwood
- tough
- resists moisture due to natural oils
- Straight grain
4
Q
What are the main properites of Beech?
A
- Hardwood
- tough
- close grained
- availible in steemed (white) or unsteemed (pink)
5
Q
What are the main properties of Pine?
A
- Softwood
- Straight grained
- Knots and resinous knots
6
Q
What are the main properties of Spruce?
A
- Softwood
- Straight grain
- resistant to splitting
7
Q
What are the main properites of Douglas fir?
A
- Softwood
- Slightly wavy grain
- few knots
- good resistance to corrosion
8
Q
What are the 2 type of manufactured boards?
A
- Laminated board (Plywoods)
- Compressed boards (Blockboard, MDF and Chipboard)
