Timber Properties RP

A hardwood is a...

• Timber from a coniferous tree (keeps its leaves)

• Timber from a deciduous tree (looses its leaves)

• A manufactured timber

• A wood that is very heavy

Which of these are a hardwood?

• Oak

• Mahogany

• Pine

• Balsa

A softwood is...

• Timber from a decidous tree (looses its leaves)

• Timber from a coniferous tree (keeps its leaves)

• Timber that is manufactured

• Timber that is really light

Which of these are softwoods?

• Pine

• Oak

• Yew

• Walnut

Which of these are manufactured timber products?

• MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)

• Plywood

• Chipboard

• Pine

Oak is... (Tick all that apply)

• A strong and durable hardwood.

• Can have an open or attractive grain

• Is attractive when polished or varnished

• Grows slowly (and can therefore be expensive)

• Is often used in construction or furniture

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is...(Tick all that apply)

• A smooth particle board

• Has no grain

• Easily worked by hand or machine

• Is inexpensive

• Can be painted with a range of finishes

Pine is... (Tick all that apply)

• Can be worked easily by hand or machine tools

• Can be grown quickly (making it cheaper)

• Tends to be quite knotty and resinous (sticky/sappy)

• Is often used in interior construction and furniture

• Is one of the most commonly used woods