This document provides an overview of wood, including its physical properties, types, classification, processing, and common uses for interior applications. It discusses that wood is a porous and fibrous material found in trees, and comes in many shapes, sizes, and species. The document outlines the two main types as natural wood and engineered wood. It also describes the classification of wood as hardwood and softwood, and lists examples of woods commonly used interior like pine, cedar, oak, teak, and rosewood. The processing of wood from tree falling to final sizing is summarized.
This document provides an overview of wood, including its physical properties, types, classification, processing, and common uses for interior applications. It discusses that wood is a porous and fibrous material found in trees, and comes in many shapes, sizes, and species. The document outlines the two main types as natural wood and engineered wood. It also describes the classification of wood as hardwood and softwood, and lists examples of woods commonly used interior like pine, cedar, oak, teak, and rosewood. The processing of wood from tree falling to final sizing is summarized.
This document provides an overview of wood, including its physical properties, types, classification, processing, and common uses for interior applications. It discusses that wood is a porous and fibrous material found in trees, and comes in many shapes, sizes, and species. The document outlines the two main types as natural wood and engineered wood. It also describes the classification of wood as hardwood and softwood, and lists examples of woods commonly used interior like pine, cedar, oak, teak, and rosewood. The processing of wood from tree falling to final sizing is summarized.
This document provides an overview of wood, including its physical properties, types, classification, processing, and common uses for interior applications. It discusses that wood is a porous and fibrous material found in trees, and comes in many shapes, sizes, and species. The document outlines the two main types as natural wood and engineered wood. It also describes the classification of wood as hardwood and softwood, and lists examples of woods commonly used interior like pine, cedar, oak, teak, and rosewood. The processing of wood from tree falling to final sizing is summarized.
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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. THANK YOU!!