AD 12500 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Fiberboard, Plywood, Particle Board
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Hardwoods and softwoods: wood is classified into hardwoods and softwoods (figure 13. 5 of the textbook). Hardwoods come from broad-leafed or deciduous trees that lose their leaves in the winter, such as oak, maple, and walnut: hardwoods generally have a finer grain and are used in interior trim, paneling surfaces, furniture, and finished flooring. Softwoods come from evergreen or coniferous trees that keep their leaves or needles throughout the year: these include cedar, pine, and redwood varieties. Softwoods are used mostly for structural members and general-purpose construction: they are often the hidden parts in the framework of a building or the sub frame of cabinets. Wood layering: wood can be layered in various ways to achieve different strengths and appearances, such as in veneers, plywood, fiberboards, and laminated wood. Veneers: veneers are thin sheets of wood sliced from a log; these vary from paper-thin slices to 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
