Programme: B.Sc.
, Interior Design, Sem 1st ,FirstYear
ID 106 : Materials & Construction
Unit no: 2
Types of Wood(Softwood)
Lecture no: 11
Ar. Muskan Tiwari
Asst. Professor, ID/SOAD
Outlines..
• Types of Wood
• Objective
• Natural wood
• Types of natural wood
• Softwood
• Characteristics of softwood
• Types of softwood
• Ash wood
• Pine Wood
Outlines..
• Cedar Wood
• Red Wood
• SpruceWood
• Exercise
• Learning Outcomes
• Student effective learning outcomes
• References
Types of Wood
Wood is a porous and fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and
roots of trees and other woody plants . It has been used for thousands of
years for both fuel and as a construction material
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Objective..
• The objective is to introduce the types of wood and there use in interiors
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Natural Wood
When people refer to "natural" wood, the
definition may not be the same. Generally
speaking, natural wood is wood which was
produced naturally (i.e. grown as a tree), and
which has not been chemically treated. This can
include chemical drying, painting, pressure
treating, or any other form of artificial
modification to the wood beyond simply drying
and cutting it. Depending on an individual or
company's perspective, the definition of just
what is natural wood may vary, so if a person is
interested in using natural wood it is best to ask
exactly what the provider of the wood means by
that designation.
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Types of Natural Wood
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Softwood
Softwoods are the wood and lumber which
are milled from conifer trees. Scientifically
known as Gymnosperms, Conifer trees are
any trees which have needles and produce
cones. Examples of popular softwood trees
used in woodworking, construction, and
furniture are Pine, Cedar, Fir, Spruce, and
Redwood.
In general, softwoods are used to make
non-load bearing structures such as
internal studwork, doors, window frames,
pulp for paper making and also particle
board and fiberboard.
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Characteristics of Softwood
•Cheap comparative to hard wood
•Faster rate of growth
•Lower density
•Softer than hardwood
•Light in color
•Light in weight
•Poor fire resistant
•Strength in tension but week in sheer
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Types of Softwood
Ash Wood… Red Wood…
Pine Wood…
Cedar Wood… Spruce Wood…
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Ash Wood
Ash wood can be somewhat difficult to find
currently, especially due to the recent issues
with the Emerald Ash borer, an invasive pest
which caused many of these trees to
prematurely die. If you live in the areas where
Ash trees are native and grow abundantly, it
will be easier to find this wood than if you live
somewhere that does not.
Ash mimics the same strength and
characteristics of white oak but typically
comes at a more budget friendly price if you
are able to find it at a local lumberyard near
you.
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Pine Wood
Pine trees are considered a softwood
tree, which means the wood is softer
than hardwood varieties. Pine trees
grow around the world, not just in
the U.S. Pine has a great deal of
stiffness and resistance to shock,
which makes it a solid choice for
many furniture pieces. Pine tends to
be easier to work with during the
furniture building stage due to its
softer nature.
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Cedar Wood
Cedar is also an ideal choice for
outdoor building projects. This wood
is often considered to be rot resistant
and can withstand the rugged weather
outdoors quite well. For this reason,
many people use cedar for outdoor
use, such as decks, patio furniture,
fencing and decorative siding.
There are a number of different
species of cedar wood, which are
members of the Cypress family.
Certain cedar species are better for
specific applications than others.
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Red Wood
Redwood trees are a softwood known
best for their massive size and red color.
It has a very interesting wood grain
pattern, and much likes its Cedar
cousins, Redwood is very suitable for
outdoor applications due to its ability to
be weather resistant.
Redwood is often used for railroad ties
and trestles, and it is also popular to use
in building retaining walls, decks, and
garden borders. Redwood is also a
suitable choice for veneers, tables, and
large cabinetry projects.
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Spruce Wood
The spruce is native throughout Europe with the exception of the western
and southern extremes. Spruce grows in lowlands and mountainous
regions. Together with pine and birch, the spruce is among those trees
which grow in the northern-most part of the hemisphere.
Spruce is light and soft, but nevertheless has good strength and elasticity
properties for its relatively light weight. It is not very susceptible to
shrinkage and when dried remains stable. Its low natural durability can
be compensated for by applying a protective coat of paint. It is less well
suited to impregnation.
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Exercise.…
You all have to research over softwood and there uses
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Learning Outcomes..
The students will learn & understand the following outcomes:
Analyze the brief information about types of wood
Analyze the brief information about natural wood and there types
Student effective Learning Outcomes..
2. Clear Understanding of Professional ethics
20. Ability to be a lifelong learner
References..
.1 https://builderology.com/types-of-wood/
2. www.google.com , For images
