Natural Timbers - Soft Wood

Question 1

Pinewood
Properties uses

Answer 1

Lightweight
Easy to Work
Can split and be resinous near knots
Interior construction, furniture

Question 2

Sprucewood
Properties uses

Answer 2

Easy to work
High stiffness to weight ratio
Creamy white
Construction, furniture, musical instruments

Question 3

Larchwood
Properties uses

Answer 3

Durable
Tough
Good water resistance
Good surface finish
Pale reddish, brown
Exterior cladding, decking, flooring, furniture

Question 4

Softwood definition

Answer 4

From a coniferous tree, one that usually bears needles and has cones

Question 5

Two differences between hardwood and softwood

Answer 5

Hardwood comes from deciduous trees
Deciduous trees are usually slower growing, which makes wood denser
Soft word comes from coniferous trees