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SYP=Southern Yellow Pine

Botanical Name
Pinus echinata, Pinus palustris, Pinus taeda, Pinus elliottii (mixed)

Other Names
Shortlog pine, Longleaf pine, Loblolly pine, Slash pine

Origin
Southern USA

Sapwood Colour
White yellow to orange-white

Heartwood Colour

Brown Reddish

Grain
Straight distinct growth zings

Texture
Medium coarse to coarse

Common Uses
Construction, plywood, MDF, Railroad ties, decking, flooring

Physical Properties at MC 12%

Density kg/m3 384-657
Specific gravity0.47-0.55
Hardness N1440-4270
Bending StrengthN/mm279.3-99.2
StiffnessN/mm210800-13800
Radial shrinkage %4
Tangential shrinkage %
7

Working Properties

StabilityxxxxBendingxx
MachiningxxxScrewingxxx
GluingxxxPaintingxx
SandingxxStaining xx

xxxx = excellent
xxx = good

xx = fair
x = not good