Power Point Presentation Unit 5 Softwood and Hardwood
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Power. Point® Presentation Unit 5 Softwood and Hardwood Trees • Softwood Lumber Standards • Softwood Grading Systems • Grade Marks • Hardwood Lumber • Hardwood Grading System
Unit 5 — Softwood and Hardwood Softwood lumber comes from evergreen trees, which bear cones and have needle‑shaped leaves.
Unit 5 — Softwood and Hardwood lumber comes from broad‑leaved, deciduous trees, which lose their leaves in the fall.
Unit 5 — Softwood and Hardwood Redwood is commonly used for exterior applications, such as fences and siding, since it is decay-resistant.
Unit 5 — Softwood and Hardwood Dimension lumber is used for studs, plates, trusses, and other components that form the framework of a building.
Unit 5 — Softwood and Hardwood Timbers are heavy structural members and are commonly used for posts, beams, and stringers.
Unit 5 — Softwood and Hardwood Appearance grade lumber is used to make interior molding.
Unit 5 — Softwood and Hardwood Appearance grade lumber, including redwood, is used for siding.
Unit 5 — Softwood and Hardwood Finish appearance grades of redwood lumber may be used for interior paneling.
Unit 5 — Softwood and Hardwood Concrete forms are commonly braced with 4 Common grade lumber.
Unit 5 — Softwood and Hardwood Grade marks stamped on lumber provide grading and other relevant information.
Unit 5 — Softwood and Hardwood lumber has an attractive grain pattern and is commonly used for high-quality furniture and cabinets.
