Timber

• What types of trees does softwood come from?


  Coniferous trees
• What are the characteristics of coniferous trees?


  -Needles instead of leaves

  -Evergreen

  -Quick growing so cheaper to buy
• What types of trees does hardwood come from?


  Deciduous trees
• What are the characteristics of deciduous trees?


  -Have leaves

  -Slower growing so more expensive to buy
• What are manufactured boards made from?


  Scraps/leftovers from making timber planks
• What are veneers?


  Thin layers of timber used to cover up manufactured boards
• What are some examples of softwood?


  Pine, spruce, cedar, fir
• What are some examples of hardwood?


  Oak, maple, cherry, mahogany
• What are some examples of manufactured boards?


  Plywood, MDF, Blockboard, Chipboard, Hardboard