What are the bad things about softwoods?

Answer 1

Red wood needs lots of maintenance, is expensive and soft. However, it is quite strong, durable and it doesn't rot.

Answer 2

Hardwoods are strong and the hardest hardwood is much stronger than any softwoods.

Hardwoods are difficult to work with and are usually a lot more expensive than softwoods because of the time it takes hardwoods to grow compared to softwoods

Answer 3

Burning firewood is a very inefficient method of heating a house. Firewood produces carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide and other pollutants as well. Most of the heat produced goes straight up the chimney and is wasted as well.

Answer 4

the different types of hardwoods and their uses 5 types of hardwood and their usesAlder, Ash, Beech, Cherry and Elm are often used hardwood for carpentry and joiner work.

AlderAlso known as the Western Alder, this wood comes in a pale yellow to red-brown colour. It's one of the softer hardwoods and has a straight grained, even texture. It's great for making furniture and Fender and Jackson use alder to make their electric Guitars. AshAsh has a creamy light colour but the heart of the wood can go to a darker olive-brown colour. This versatile wood can be used in many ways; it has good elasticity so is used to make walking sticks and was traditionally used to make cartwheels because of its pliability. BeechBeech is another versatile wood used to make all sorts of different things like parquet flooring and railway sleepers. It's rarely used decoratively but used widely in furniture framing and construction. CherryCherry wood's main use is for furniture and traditionally it was used for smoking pipes. The Royal Forestry Society supports a programme called the British Hardwood Improvement Programme (BHIP) which endeavours top drive out disease and improve the quality of UK hardwoods including cherry. ElmElm wood was traditionally valued for its interlocking grain which meant that it was more resistant to splitting when used in wheel making and ship building. During the 20th century European elm stocks were devastated by Dutch elm disease and the trees are now a protected species.

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Answer 5

Softwoods are more prone to denting, scratching, and warping compared to hardwoods due to their lower density. They are also less resistant to wear and tear, making them less suitable for high-traffic areas or heavy-duty applications. Additionally, softwoods tend to have a less visually appealing grain pattern and may require more frequent maintenance and refinishing to maintain their appearance.

Answer 6

the disadvantages are that it is much more expensive and difficult to work with because of thickness

Answer 7

One of the disadvantages of pine wood is that it does need extra care to survive insect and rot after it has been logged. It should not be used for surfaces that are exposed to rain.

Answer 8

It's expensive and rare because of its great uses.

Answer 9

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