Description
Melix pine lumber is a popular choice among woodworking professionals due to its low cost and ease of workability. With a light yellow color and uniform texture, melix pine is a versatile wood that is commonly used in furniture, paneling, decking and construction joinery. 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.
Scientific name: Pinus taeda L.; P. elliotis Engelm; P. echinata Mill; P. palustris Mill.
Spanish: Southern Yellow Pine; Melis Pine; Movila Pine; Fire Pine
Description of wood
- Sapwood: Yellowish white
- Heartwood: Reddish brown
- Fiber: Right
- Grain: Medium
- Characteristic defects: Knots, resin pockets, fading and juvenile wood.
Applications
- Rustic and youthful interior furniture
- Interior and semi-exterior carpentry and cladding: doors, windows, flooring, friezes.
- Carpentry
- Veneer and plywood
