Southern yellow pine is a soft wood. The grain is generally straight with a fine to medium texture. The golden yellow heartwood has high resin content, giving it a distinct odour. Its availability has made it one of the most affordable building materials. Pine wood is medium-weight and relatively soft. Its strength and elasticity are good. It’s of the most commonly used lumber in the construction industry.
Features
- Light weight
- Aesthetic appeal for colour and rustic look
- High resistance to wear and tear
- Excellent for nailing, gluing and machining
- Highly economical materials
Applications
- Crates, boxes and other packaging
- Decking and flooring
- Construction framework
- Manufacture of composite wood
- Paper pulp, masts and poles