Tree Species |
Norwegian Spruce |
Scots Pine |
Chinese Fir |
Western Redcedar |
Douglas Fir |
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Latin Name |
picea abies |
pinus sylvestris |
cunninghamia lanceolata |
thuja plicata |
pseudotsuga menziesii |
Also Called: |
whitewood |
redwood |
cypress, 'cedar' |
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taxifolia |
Found In: |
Northerns & Central Europe (but grown in US & Canada too) |
Europe and Northern Asia |
China, Vietnam, Laos |
US & Canada |
UK & Europe |
Used by: |
Jungle Gym Climbing Frames |
Jungle Gym Climbing Frames |
Selwood, Dunster House and some Plum products |
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Texture |
Straight grain, even texture |
This wood has a straight grain and a medium, even texture. |
Grain is generally straight, though wavy or curly grain is occasionally seen. Medium to coarse texture. |
Has a straight grain and a medium to coarse texture. |
Medium to coarse texture, grain is generally straight but waves can be seen occasionally. |
Compression Strength |
35.3 MPa |
41.5 MPa |
34.9 MPa |
31.4 MPa |
47.9 MPa |
Density |
405 kg/cubic metre |
550 kg/cubic metre |
400 kg/cubic metre |
390 kg/cubic metre |
510 kg/cubic metre |
Other Qualities |
Does not naturally repel rot although heartwood is naturally resistant to decay - can easily be pressure treated (staining can be difficult, sealer or gel stain is recommended). |
Does not naturally repel rot and infestation, although can easily be pressure treated. |
Natural resistance to rot, pests and fungus, cannot be treated but can be stained. |
Easy to work with, very durable to rot and decay. |
Moderately durable, really tolerant of extreme changes in climate. |
Pricing & Availability |
Construction grade is cheap and easy to get hold of |
Commonly used and moderate in price |
Not as readily available to buy as other timber although very cheap to buy |
Fairly easy to get hold of, moderately priced, quarter-sawn timber is more expensive |
100kg (on 8ft) - 140kg (on 14ft) |
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