Timber Wood
What are the two different types of timber wood?
Softwood and Hardwood
Which trees do softwoods come from?
coniferous trees
Which trees does hardwood come from
Flowering trees
does manufactured wood come from trees?
No
How many years for a tree to reach full size?
Up to 30 years
What is the timber seasoning process
It is the process of drying timber to remove water
Do they require vessels to transport water?
no
yes
What is manufactured wood made of
Manufactured wood are made from timber waste as well as adhesive
Is timber a natural insulator?
yes
Where does natural timber come from?
Trees
Are they considered environmentally friendly? if so why?
their use is considered to be environmentally friendly and cheaper because the trees grow more quickly than hardwood trees
Do they require vessels to be able to transport water
They require vessels to be able to transport water making it seem as if the wood has pores
Are they cheap? if so why?
yes they are because they are made from scraps and do not require trees
In which continent's industry are trees planted more than harvested?
Europe
What is another name for timber?
Lumber
Where is softwood used?
In construction mainly (sometimes furniture)
Are hardwoods environmentally friendly? if so why?
they are not because the tree takes super long to grow
What is the process of veneering manufactured wood?
To make them more visually appealing they are veneered which is the process of applying a decorative thin fine wood on a coarser wood
Do trees die of old age?
No, they are killed by elements which are outside of their control like humans, insects and weather
give me the physical and working properties of pine
pale in color with pleasing grain, It is lightweight and used for construction and decking
Give me the physical and working properties of beech
Pale pink in color, close grain, It Is tough, durable and has a glossy finish
Give me the physical and working properties of plywood?
Layers of veener glued together to form strong plywood, Can be stained painted, very easy to cut, used for construction and toys
How do trees communicate with each other?
Some trees communicate with each other by fungi that forms underground communication networks between trees.