Siberian Larch
Botanical Name
Larix Sibririca
Other Names
Russian Larch
Origin
Russia
Sapwood Colour
Pale, well defined from the heartwood
Heartwood Colour
Reddish brown
Grain
Straight
Texture
Fine
Common Uses
Construction, Railroad ties, velodzome flooring, decking, cladding, garden furniture
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 560 |
| Specific gravity | – | 0.55 |
| Hardness | N | 3370 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 89.9 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 9900 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 2 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 6 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | x |
| Machining | xxx | Screwing | xxx |
| Gluing | xx | Painting | xx |
| Sanding | xx | Staining | xx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good