Why are tables made out of Softwood?

Answer 1

It is used in quality furniture, primarily as secondary wood. Hard wood is from trees that lose its leaves in the autumn. Soft wood comes from trees that are evergreen.

Many "soft woods" are harder than some "hardwoods". Balsa, a hardwood, is really quite soft. Eastern hard pine is much harder than balsa.

Nicer furniture is made from hard woods as they finish better, hold up longer, and are more attractive. Hardwoods take stains and dyes better than softwoods.

Answer 2

Many reasons: * Soft wood is less resistant and so wearsout faster.

Soft wood trees row quicker and are easier to "farm".

* Hardwood trees are rarer in commercial sizes znd must be individually logged without the mechanized equipment used in softwood harvesting. * Hardwood is a premium product and can command a higher price. * Hardwood workers have to be bette trained because losses in milling are more expensve

Answer 3

Because it is lighter in weight than hardwoods, such as oak, hickory or ash.

It is usually much cheaper than hardwood.