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Generally light in color, cream color, beige, tan and all shades in between.
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∙ 15y agoSoftwood is a type of wood that is cheap and only has two types of cells.
Softwoods:
These are produced by the cone bearing trees (conifers). They are generally evergreen and have easily recognizable needle-like leaves. They grow in cold or cool temperate climates. These are countries such as Canada, Scandinavia and Northern Russia. They grow much quicker than hardwoods and are cheaper, softer and easier to work. Examples are Pine, Fir, Spruce, Larch, Cedar and the Giant Redwood.
Remember, the terms softwoods and hardwoods are used to describe the leaves, seeds and structure of the trees. It is NOT used to describe the type of wood produced. For example, balsa is light and very soft to use. It is used to make light weight models. It is however a hardwood. Yew is a coniferous tree but is heavy and hard to use like some hardwoods.
Evergreen hardwoods:
These are trees that keep their leaves all the year round. They generally grow quicker than deciduous trees and grow to a larger size. They are usually softer and easier to work than deciduous trees. There are only two European evergreens and these are holly and the laurel. Most evergreens are found in tropical or sub-tropical countries such as South America, Central America, Africa, Burma, India and East and West Indies. Examples are Mahogany, Teak, African Walnut, Iroko, Afrormosia, Ebony and Balsa(!).
Deciduous Hardwoods:
These are the trees that lose their leaves in winter. They generally grow in temperate climates including the British Isles, Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Chile, and central U.S.A. Examples are Oak, Ash, Elm, Beech, Birch, Walnut, Sycamore, Chestnut and Lime.
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How can softwoods be coloured?
Softwoods can be coloured by staining.
How many softwoods are there?
there are 2453 types of softwoods lollypop
What tree is softwoods made from?
Softwoods are from needle-leaf trees like pines and firs. Hardwoods are from broadleaf trees.
What kind of tree that produce paper?
Softwoods
What are the two types of wood?
its hardwoods and softwoods
Do hardwoods burn quicker than softwoods?
yes
How well do softwoods absorb water?
it absorb 6.7
Types Of Softwoods?
Any wood from trees that do not have deciduous leaves is called 'soft' wood. Conversely, any wood from trees that do not have needles is a 'hard' wood.
What are the hardwood properties?
What are the propertiesof Hardwoods? Hardwoods are deciduous and loose their leaves in winter. They are harder than softwoods except Balsa wood. They are a Broadleaved trees which belong to the 'Angiospermae' or flowering plant such as fruits or seeds. They are usually found in more temperate zones. They are generally more durable than softwoods and have a wider range of colour than softwoods. They are more expensive than softwoods and are used for veneers on products, for furniture, for flooring and utensils.
What are the properties of hardwood?
What are the propertiesof Hardwoods? Hardwoods are deciduous and loose their leaves in winter. They are harder than softwoods except Balsa wood. They are a Broadleaved trees which belong to the 'Angiospermae' or flowering plant such as fruits or seeds. They are usually found in more temperate zones. They are generally more durable than softwoods and have a wider range of colour than softwoods. They are more expensive than softwoods and are used for veneers on products, for furniture, for flooring and utensils.
What makes hardwoods stronger than softwoods?
fabric that are made of
Name three softwoods commonly used as framing have?
Three different softwoods include pine, fir and spruce.
