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    There are two main classifications of wood: hardwoods and softwoods. The document provides scientific names and common names for various wood types, along with their grading based on visual and mechanical properties. Examples of hardwoods include ash, beech, birch, and maple. Softwoods mentioned include pine and meranti. The document also lists different applications for various wood types, such as flooring, cladding, and finish work.

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    There are two main classifications of wood: hardwoods and softwoods. The document provides scientific names and common names for various wood types, along with their grading based on visual and mechanical properties. Examples of hardwoods include ash, beech, birch, and maple. Softwoods mentioned include pine and meranti. The document also lists different applications for various wood types, such as flooring, cladding, and finish work.

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    Timber Lecture 02 Essential Terminology

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    Trisha van der Merwe
    There are two main classifications of wood: hardwoods and softwoods. The document provides scientific names and common names for various wood types, along with their grading based on visual and mechanical properties. Examples of hardwoods include ash, beech, birch, and maple. Softwoods mentioned include pine and meranti. The document also lists different applications for various wood types, such as flooring, cladding, and finish work.

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    timber

    essenti
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    main classification of wood
    main classification of wood
    hardwo
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    main classification of wood
    hardwo
    ods

    softwoo
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    scientific name common name
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    visual
    visual
    V4 / V5 / V6 / V7
    visual
    V4 / V5 / V6 / V7
    (4MPa - 7MPa)
    mechanical
    mechanical
    M4 / M6 / M8 / M12
    mechanical
    M4 / M6 / M8 / M12
    (4MPa - 12MPa)
    identification
    pine – semi-clear grade
    ash / beech / birch / maple
    ash / beech / birch / maple
    saligna top / supawood cladding
    pine floor / supawood skirting
    kiaat
    ash / beech / birch / maple
    ash / beech / birch / maple
    meranti
    teak / wallnut
    laminated saligna
    finish

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