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Timbers Revision - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Hardwoods and softwoods can take different times to mature. Softwoods take 10-15 years to mature, which makes them more desirable for future companies like IKEA.
      - Hardwoods take longer to mature but tend to look better due to the lack of knots and close grain structure. Oak is a prime example of a hardwood which is the choice of wood for Oak Furniture Land.
  - - - Timber conversions start with the tree being cut down (felled).
        The tree is then debarked (bark is taken off of the tree).
        It is then converted into planks, which has to be done carefully so there is little waste.
      - Tessellation (the arrangement of shapes without any overlaps or gaps) is important so that many forms can be cut from a log.
        The timber forms are then planed all around (PAR - a process which involves using a planer or thicknesser to reduce the size and achieve a smooth finish that is easy to work with) or rough sawn (when is has not been planed and is therefore rough to the touch).
        
        PAR vs Rough Sawn
        
        Both types have their uses but rough sawn is essentially cheaper because it doesn't take as much time.
        PAR timber is used for internal joinery and can take varnish and finishes well as it does not absorb as much liquid.
  - - - Seasoning is the term used for wood that is dried so it can be used for different applications. There are two different methods for seasoning.
        
        Air drying
        
        Kiln drying