properties of wood

Types of seasoning

Stock forms

Rough sawn, planned square edge (PSE), Planed all round (PAR)

Rough sawn doesn't need to be trimmed making it cheaper cuz less processes

Why is it good for a wood to have a straight grain?

Easier to work with and cut with along the grain, Stronger along the grain

Hardwood

BOAT BM

Natural timbers warp and twist

Softwood

LPS DC

Natural timbers warp and twist

Soft woods grow quicker TMT cheaper

Manufactured Board

MAP FCM

waste less wood

Beech

• hardwood

• smth

Oak

• Hardwood

• smth

Ash

• Hardwood

• smth

Teak

• Hardwood

• smth

Birch

• Hardwood

• smth

Mahogany

• Hardwood

• smth

Larch

• softwood

• hard, attractive reddish brown colour

• resistant to insects and rot

• colour fades in sunlight and it has a high resin content which can clog up cutting blades

Pine (European redwood)

• softwood

• light weight, straight grain but has knots

• it will absorb moisture and warp if not treated

• used for frames, furniture and wooden flooring

Spruce

• softwood

• straight grain, lightweight and flexible

• used for indoor furniture

Douglas Fir

• Softwood

• smth

Cedar

• softwood

• high oil content (waterproof, resistant to decay and weathering)

• has no knots and is lightweight

• used for sheds, exterior cladding and interior panels

Marine Plywood

• Manufactured Board

• smth

Aeroply

• Manufactured Board

• smth

Plywood

• Manufactured Board

• smth

Flexible Plywood

• Manufactured Board

• smth

Chipboard

• Manufactured Board

• smth

MDF

• Manufactured Board

• smth