Description
Radiata pine is a wood species native to California and Chile, and is widely cultivated in plantations around the world due to its fast growth and high productivity. It is a soft, fine-grained wood with a light yellow color. It is commonly used in construction, carpentry, furniture and paper. It is an economical wood and easy to work. However, its low density and strength make it less durable and weather resistant than other hardwood species. It is also sensitive to moisture and insects, so it is recommended that it be treated prior to use in outdoor applications. It is important to mention that radiata pine is a planted species and not a wild species, its production is responsible and sufficient for the market.
Scientific name: Pinus radiata D. Don
Spanish: Pino insignis. Monterey pine, radiata pine.
Description of wood
- Sapwood: Yellowish white
- Heartwood: Yellowish brown to brownish brown
- Fiber: Straight
- Grain: Medium to coarse
- Characteristic defects: Generally healthy, very abundant knots. Juvenile wood and compression wood.
Applications
- Rustic and youthful interior furnishings
- Interior carpentry. Laminated wood.
- Carpentry of openings and interior cladding.
- Precercos, fences, friezes
- Containers and packaging.
- Plywood
- Stripboard
