Softwoods

• What type of trees does this wood come from?

  Evergreen trees
• What are the characteristics of softwood trees?

  They grow quicker and in more locations
• Why are softwood trees considered more accessible?

  They are readily available and less expensive
• What is the color of pine wood?

  Pale-yellow with darker brown grain
• What are the uses of pine wood?

  Used for construction and furniture products
• How does cedar wood compare to pine in terms of price?

  Cedar is more expensive than pine
• What are the characteristics of cedar wood?

  Lightweight, pale with even texture
• For what purposes is cedar wood particularly good?

  Outdoor use, fencing, decking, shed construction
• How does larch wood differ in color from pine and cedar?

  Larch is a darker shade with brown grain
• What are the uses of larch wood?

  Used for exterior cladding and boats
• Why is larch wood considered more expensive than other softwoods?

  It is water resistant and durable