Woods

Question 1

Three types of woods are…

Answer 1

Hardwood
Softwood
Manufactured board

Question 2

Hardwoods are…

Answer 2

Woods from broad leafed trees
Typically slow growing
Generally loose leaves in autumn (deciduous )

Question 3

Examples of hardwood

Answer 3

Birch, oak, ash, mahogany, balsa

Question 4

Softwoods are…

Answer 4

Woods from cone bearing (coniferous trees)
Typically fast growing
Generally evergreen

Question 5

Examples of softwoods are…

Answer 5

Scot pine, redwood, spruce, larch

Question 6

Manufactured board are…

Answer 6

Manmade wood

Available in large stock sizes than solid wood

Question 7

Examples of manufactured board….

Answer 7

Plywood, marine ply, aero ply, mdf, chipboard