From Europe
Family - Pinaceae
Botanical name: Pinus sylvestris L.
Trademarks: Cone, Wild Pine (Eng.); Pin sylvestre (Fr.); Scots pine or Redwood (Ing.); Kiefer.
Durability: Moderately durable to very durable. Susceptible to attack by termites and durable the weevils attack.
Technological properties:
• Workability: easy to work, either by mechanical means or with manual tool.
• Drying: is carried out quickly and easily and is not to predict the onset of serious defects drying.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Bonding: glue satisfactorily.
Main applications:
• Lining and paneling occupies prominent place, either as rough wood, whether as wood clean.
• Interior woodwork: ceilings, paneling and interior decoration.
• joinery work: in massive or plywood pieces.
• Other: crates, baskets and other types of packages. Used extensively in the pulp and paper industry.