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Origin: North America
Family – Pinaceae
Scientific name
Pinnus Spp.
Trade and local names
Pinho Americano; Yellow Pine; Southern Yellow Pine
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
550 |
Moderate
Heavy |
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Average shrinkage (%) |
12.3 |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
88 |
Low |
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Hardness (N) |
3.1 |
Low |
Durability
Moderately durable.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease, the resin tends to stick to the cutting tools.
• Finish: the resin can make finish difficult.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.
Main uses
• Flooring
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Floor traffic |
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Light
(residential) |
Normal
(public buildings) |
Heavy
(sports facilities) |
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x |
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• Interior woodwork: door and window joinery; stairways; furnishing and interior decoration.
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