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TYPES OF TIMBER - Coggle Diagram
TYPES OF TIMBER
Plywood — A strong layered board resistant to warping that is used in construction, flooring and furniture.
Marine Plywood — A moisture-resistant plywood made with waterproof adhesives for boats and outdoor use.
Aeroply — A lightweight plywood with thin veneers designed for aircraft modelling and lightweight structures.
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Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) — A smooth and dense board with no grain used for furniture and painted surfaces.
Veneers — Thin decorative sheets of real wood applied to cheaper materials for an attractive finish.
Melamine Formaldehyde Laminates — Hard and heat-resistant plastic laminates used on kitchen worktops and furniture surfaces.
Pine — A cheap, lightweight and easy-to-work softwood commonly used for furniture, shelving and construction.
Spruce — A lightweight and elastic softwood with a good strength-to-weight ratio used in construction and musical instruments.
Douglas Fir — A strong and durable softwood often used for structural beams, flooring and boat building.
Redwood — A soft, straight-grained timber that is easy to machine and commonly used in joinery and furniture.
Cedar — A lightweight, decay-resistant softwood used for outdoor furniture, cladding and roofing.
Larch — A tough and waterproof softwood suitable for fencing, decking and outdoor structures.
Oak — A hard, strong and durable hardwood with an attractive grain used for furniture, flooring and beams.
Ash — A flexible and shock-resistant hardwood commonly used for tool handles, sports equipment and furniture.
Mahogany — A durable reddish hardwood with a fine finish used in high-quality furniture and veneers.
Teak — An oily and waterproof hardwood used for garden furniture, boats and outdoor products.
Birch — A strong fine-grained hardwood commonly used for plywood, furniture and toys.
Beech — A hard and wear-resistant hardwood often used for furniture, flooring and kitchen utensils
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