General description:
The wood of the spruce is light, soft, light colour with reddish grain. The sapwood is a little bit lighter but still similar to the heartwood
Specific weight:
dried 450 kg / m³
Mechanical properties:
Static bending strength: 710 kg / cm²
Compressive strength: 450 kg / cm²
Histological Structure:
Grain: straight or spiral
Texture: from medium to fine.
Treatability: little treatable
Processing:
Sawing: easy.
Drying: fast with risk of cracks and splits.
Planing: easy.
Gluing: easy.
Nailing: easy but it has a moderate holding.
Finishing: without big difficulties.
Main uses:
Structural beams, window scantlings, solid wood. Interior constructions: windows, doors, stairs, flooring, balconies, wall and ceiling coverings.
Available Dimensions
Thickness |
Square edged, unedged |
Lengths |
Quality |
25-30-40-50-60 |
square edged |
4500 |
0/III,III |
40-52-65-80 |
unedged |
4000 |
0/I |
27-40-52-65-78 |
square edged |
3900+ |
US |