Timber and Wood Properties

This topic introduces you to the properties of timber and wood. The contents include:

• Types of wood
  This covers the character of the material found in the stem of the tree and recovered to form the resources of timber products
• Wood’s structural and visual characteristics
• Properties that influence applications
  Factors such as density, hardness and fire resistance affect the performance of timber in different applications

Completing the learning resources in this topic will help you understand the different types of wood and their origins, how wood’s character can influence its strength and appearance and the factors that influence its performance.