Description
Spruce is a popular choice among woodworking professionals because of its low cost and ease of workability. With a light yellow color and uniform texture, spruce is a versatile wood that is commonly used in furniture making, paneling, decking and construction carpentry. It is a low-density wood, making it easier to work than other hardwoods, but it is also less durable. However, it is resistant to moisture and insects, making it ideal for construction and interior joinery applications. It is an excellent choice for projects where a low-cost, easy-to-work wood is required, especially in structural framing and paneling.
Scientific name: Spruce abies Karst
Spanish: Spruce
Description of wood
- Sapwood: Yellowish white
- Heartwood: Reddish yellow
- Fiber: Right
- Grain: Medium to fine
- Characteristic defects: Small, healthy knots or very abundant jumping knots.
Applications
- Interior carpentry. Laminated wood; interior carpentry of panelling, friezes; frames, pre-frames, moldings, baseboards.
- Decorative plates
- Musical instruments
- Containers and packaging
