Softwoods

Question 1

Give examples of Softwoods?

Answer 1

Pine

Cedar

Larch

Question 2

Where are Pine, Cedar, Larch found?

Answer 2

Alpine forests

Question 3

What are the properties of Pine?

Answer 3

• Very durable
• Soft and easy to work with
• Quite cheap, as it grows quickly enough to be forested
• Strong
• Light-weight

Question 4

What are the aesthetics of Pine?

Answer 4

• Straight-gained
• Light, yellow coloured timber with a distinctive grain.
• Can be quite knotty

Question 5

What are the common uses of Pine?

Answer 5

• Furniture
• Flooring
• Room trusses/joist
• Doors

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of Pine?

Answer 6

-Can warp, crack and splinter more than other woods.

Question 7

What are the properties of Cedar?

Answer 7

• Very resistant to weathering and decay

- Natural oils make it resisant to water and fungal growth

Question 8

What are the aesthetics of Cedar?

Answer 8

• Light, reddish-brown colour
• Close, straight grains
• Few knots

Question 9

What are the common uses of Cedar?

Answer 9

• Fences
• Outdoor furniture
• Sheds

Question 10

What are the disadvantages of Cedar?

Answer 10

-More expensive as most softwoods

Question 11

What are the properties of Larch?

Answer 11

• Tough
• Durable
• Good weather resistance
• Resistant to water

Question 12

What are the aesthetics of Larch?

Answer 12

• Light coloured grain

- Some knots

Question 13

What are the common uses of Larch?

Answer 13

• boats
• exterior cladding on buildings
• Sheds
• Fences