Timbers Flashcards
1
Q
Name 5 hardwoods
A
Oak
Mahogony
Beech
Jelutong
Balsa
2
Q
Name 4 softwoods
A
Pine
Redwood
Cedar
Larch
3
Q
Name 4 manufactured Boards
A
Hardboard
MDF
Plywood
Chipboard
4
Q
Oak
A
5
Q
Mahogany
A
6
Q
Beech
A
+ Flexible
+ Durable
- Not durable to changes in moisture
7
Q
Jelutong
A
8
Q
Balsa
A
9
Q
Pine
A
+ Affordable
+ Low weight
+ Easy to work with
- Very soft
- Not reistant to impact
10
Q
Redwood
A
+ Interesting aesthetics
+ Rot resistant
+ Durable
- Very expensive as takes long to grow
11
Q
Cedar
A
+ Resists moisture absorption
+ Does not warp easily
- Expensive due to limited availability
12
Q
Larch
A
+ Tough
+ Weatherproof
- Has to be dried evenly due to high resin content
13
Q
MDF
A
+ Consistent in strength and size
- Needs to be sealed
14
Q
Hardwood
A
15
Q
Chipboard
A
