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 gravity | – | 0.47-0.55 |
| Hardness | N | 1440-4270 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 79.3-99.2 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 10800-13800 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 4 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 7 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxxx | Bending | xx |
| Machining | xxx | Screwing | xxx |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xx |
| Sanding | xx | Staining | xx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good