SPF=SprucePineFir
Botanical Name
Picea glauca, Picea engelmann, Pinus contorta, abies laciocarpa (mixed)
Other Names
NA
Origin
NA
Sapwood Colour
White to pale yellow
Heartwood Colour
Not very distinct from sapwood
Grain
Straight
Texture
Fine
Common Uses
Constructionm framing, roles, railroad ties, decking, furniture
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 370-420 |
| Specific gravity | – | 0.24-0.34 |
| Hardness | N | 1440-1610 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 55.4-61.3 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 8400-10100 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 3 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 7 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxxx | Bending | xx |
| Machining | xxx | Screwing | xxx |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | xx | Staining | xx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good