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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