Monterey Pine

Scientific name:
Pinus radiata D. Don
Geographic origin:
Originary from California, United States. Introduced in Europe, New Zeland, Australia, Brazil.
  • Sapwood: Yellowish white
  • Heartwood: yellowish grey to brownish grey
  • Fiber: Straight
  • Grain: medium size to rough
  • Characteristic defects: abundant lively Knots. Young wood to compression wood
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Capacity of being impregnated
  • Sapwood: Capable of being impregnated
  • Heartwood: From medium to low capacity of being impregnated
Mechanical properties
  • Resistance to static flexion 874 kg/cm2 &;8226; Elasticity module 90,000 kg/cm2
  • Resistance to compression 434 kg/cm2
Mechanization
  • Sawing process: Easy and with no difficulties
  • Drying process: Easy and Fast. Low risk of deformation and crack formation.
  • Planing process: Easy
  • Gluing process: Easy
  • Nailing and screwing process: Easy. Pre-drilling is required
  • Finish: Easy
Physical properties
  • Apparent density at 12% humidity
  • 500 kg/m3 semi-light wood
  • Dimensional stability
  • - Volumetric contraction coefficient 0.44 % stable wood
  • - Relation between contractions 1.5% no tendency to deformity
  • Hardness (Chaláis-Meudon) 2.15 Semi-softwood
Observations
  • Fusta de creixement molt ràpid, és menys estable que altres pins de creixement més lent