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Hardwood

Wood from deciduous trees; usually strong, durable, and slow-growing, commonly used for furniture and flooring.

Softwood

Wood from coniferous trees; usually lighter, less dense, and faster-growing usually less durable and affordable.

Timber

Wood that has been processed for use in construction or products such as beams, boards, or planks.

Grain

The direction and pattern of fibres in wood

Density

How heavy a material is for its size (mass per volume)

Seasoning

The process of drying wood to reduce moisture content two types air seasons and kiln

Warping

When wood bends or twists due to uneven drying

Splitting

When wood cracks along the grain

Knot

A circular mark in wood where a branch once grew

Plywood

Thin layers of wood glued together with grains at right angles for strength

MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)

Made from fine wood fibres glued and pressed together; smooth and easy to cut

Chipboard

Made from wood chips and resin; cheap but not very strong

Blockboard

a high-strength, lightweight engineered wood panel featuring a core of solid timber strips sandwiched between veneers

Hardboard

a rigid, durable engineered wood product made by compressing wood fibers under high heat and pressure

Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

a versatile, engineered wood panel made of compressed, resin-bonded wood strands, commonly used for structural sheathing, roofing, flooring, and site hoarding