Softwood species

Each species of wood has its own textural and color characteristics that distinguish it. But in a general classification, it falls into one of two types - hardwood or softwood. I've already written about hardwood species here. To be fair we also chose a few softwood species. They are fast-growing species which makes the wood relatively cheap and its use has less impact on the environment.

SOFTWOOD SPECIES / easy to process and transport / chosen for their acoustic and thermal properties / strong timber is obtained / they have various uses in construction, panels, cladding, beams, beams, posts, furniture.

Pine has a uniform texture and is very easy to work with. It has a light white to light yellow color and many knots. It finishes well and resists shrinkage, swelling and warping. The most commonly used finish on this wood is oil or wax. It is used in house construction, hutIt is used for beams, beams, doors, furniture, profiled patterns and is very common as furniture in rural homes.

The fir tree is uniformly textured and has a low resistance to decay being one of the softest species. It is easy to work and finishes well, but has low resistance to insect attack. Fir is used for the production of furniture, doors, frames, windows, plywood, veneer, laminated products, interior ornaments, special creationsbut also in exterior works.

Spruce is a strong wood that finishes well and has low resistance to decay. It is soft, flexible and light. It has a light natural sheen and a creamy white color sometimes with slight yellow or red tinges. Spruce is an important European species and is also widely used in construction. It is an ideal choice for making crates, boxes, laminated products, ladders, stairs, poles, oars, ship masts and aircraft spars. In construction it is commonly used for non-structural elements such as flooring and cladding, cheap furniture, carpentry and general joinery.

Spruce is also prized by luthiers for its acoustic properties, and is one of the woods used by Antonio Stradivari to make violins.

Cedar is a reddish wood with a sweet odor. It is very easy to work, has a uniform texture and is resistant to decay. Its knots can create some difficulties when working. Cedar is usually used for wardrobes, dressers, cabinet cladding, platforms and blinds, but there are designers who use it in a more artistic way.

Even what some might consider flaws - existing knots or natural spots of color - are now being used to aesthetic advantage. All these imperfections can add beauty and uniqueness to wood products.

There are so many species of wood to talk about, here are just a few of the most popular and widely used. The fact is that forests provide us with a beautiful and durable material. The important thing is to use it intelligently and make new sustainable products.