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Softwood
Comes from
coniferous
(
evergreen
) trees
Trees have
needles
rather than
leaves
Is
quick growing
Has
seeds
that are housed in
cones
Is extensively used in
joinery
Is generally less
expensive
than
hardwood
Has generally
poor
resistance to
decay
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Softwood
Larch
- reddish in colour with an open grain, good resistance to rot, used for garden fences and patio decking
Pine
- yellow in colour with a contrasting darker grain, usually contains many knots, used for interior joinery and furniture
Spruce
- creamy white in colour, close grain and lightweight, used for interior furniture and stringed musical instruments
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Hardwood
Comes from
deciduous
trees, which lose their
leaves
in winter
Trees have
broad
leaves
Is slower growing than
softwood
Has
seeds
that are housed in fruit
Is generally more
expensive
than softwood
Has generally good
resistance
to decay
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Manufactured timber
Classified into two groups:
laminated
boards and
compressed
boards
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Laminated
boards
Several layers (
veneers
) of wood
glued
together
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Compressed boards
Particles,
chips
or flakes of wood glued together under
pressure
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Manufactured timber
Available in
large sheets
(2,440 mm by 1,220 mm)
Have
consistent
properties
Less likely to
twist
,
warp
or split
Some use
recycled
or
low grade
timber
Can be faced with a
veneer
to improve their
aesthetic
appearance
Can be faced with a
polymer laminate
to improve their
working property
Suited to
CNC
machining
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