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WOOD

Presentation by AJINA, PRATIKSHA, SHIFA, BHAWNA AND


NARGISH
Introduction
Wood is a porous and fibrous tissue found in the stems and
roots of trees and other woody plants.
It’s one of the most abundant and versatile natural materials.

Wood is available in many different shapes and sizes. Since


wood comes from trees and there are many different species
of trees, we have a large variety of different woods to use for
building.

2 types of wood :- Natural and Engineered wood.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF WOOD
• WOOD RINGS
• WATER CONTENT
• COLOR
• GRAINS
• KNOTS
Pictures from survey
SAMPLE
1. ply
2. assam wood
3. teak
4. Nagpur teak
5.MDF
WOOD PROCESSING
STAGE 1 :- TREE FALLING
STAGE 2 :- STORAGE
STAGE 3 :- TRANSPORT TO SAWMILL
STAGE 4 :- BREAKING DOWN, ROUGH SAWING
STAGE 5 :- SEASONING
STAGE 6 :- RESAWING TO ACCURATE SIZES
STAGE 7 :- MANUFACTURE OF PRODUCT
CLASSIFICATION OF WOOD
1. HARDWOOD
Hardwood is a wood from Perm trees.This type of wood is mostly deciduous.
Hardwood has more complex structure than softwood.
Dark in color.
Expensive.
High density , heavy weight.
More fire resistant than softwood.
Strong in compression and tension.
Example :- Oak, Mahogany, Maple, Cherry.
Used in :- Furniture, Flooring, Utensils, Musical Instruments.
2. SOFTWOOD
Softwoods are the wood and lumber which are milled from conifer trees.
Softwood is the source of about 80% production of world’s timber.
Its cheap compared to hardwood.
Light in color, weight and density.
Softer than hardwood.
Poor fire resistance.
Examples :- Ash, Pine, Cedar, Red wood.
Used in :- Furniture, Stairs, Flooring, Decking etc.
3. ENGINEERED WOOD
It’s also called Composite wood, man made wood and manufactured wood.
Engineered wood does not occur naturally in the environment but instead are
manufactured.
These boards are generally made with wood which is manipulated to have certain
qualities or features.
Example :- Plywood, Block boards, Veneers, Laminates, Particle boards.
Used in :- Roof, Floor, Industrial containers, Furniture, Wall sheathing.
SOME WOOD USED IN INTERIOR
1. PINE
Pine is a very common and versatile softwood which has many practical applications. Pine typically is considered to
be economical, sustainable and durable, which makes it a popular choice for a number of different projects.
Disadvantage : Can be easily damaged
2. CEDAR WOOD
• Many people are familiar with cedar not just for its interesting wood grain and color, but also for its aromatic smell
which is believed to repel pests and moths.
Disadvantage : Requires maintenance , fading color
3. OAK
• Perhaps one of the most loved hardwoods, oak is a very popular choice for woodworkers, especially in building
furniture and high quality heirloom pieces that can last for generations. Oak is also resistant to rot and decay.
Disadvantage : Expensive and heavy
4. TEAK
• Teak is an exotic hardwood native to the Asian rainforests. It takes a very long growing
cycle, with the average tree needing 60 years before it reaches maturity to be harvested. .
It is also very popular to use in premium outdoor furniture, decking, and other outdoor
applications.
Disadvantage : Expensive, requires maintenance.
5. ROSEWOOD (SHEESHAM)
• This wood is most commonly used in the construction of guitars, pianos, and other wood
musical instruments. Rosewood is an exotic hardwood, which often contributes to the
expensive price of popular musical instruments. It is reddish brown in color. Indian
rosewood is a favorite for making furniture.it is a hardwood and can be used for making
sofas, bed, kitchen cabinets and even flooring.
Disadvantage : possibility of fungal and insect attack.
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