Ponderosa Pine

Ponderosa Pine (pinus ponderosa) has a minimal amount of reddish-brown heartwood and exceptionally wide sapwood which is honey-toned or straw-like in colour. It has a straight, uniform grain which machines to a clear, smooth surface. 

Ponderosa Pine is often specified when appearance rather than strength is of primary importance.

Ponderosa Pine is suitable for light framing, spaced sheathing, floor and roof decking. Once treated with preservatives, it is superb for decks and other outdoor projects. Although it is not as strong as some of the heavier, denser softwoods, Ponderosa's combination of dimensional stability, strength and workability is well adapted to most light framing applications including joists, studs, rafters, plates and soffits.

Ponderosa is relatively unaffected by changes in humidity after drying, making it valuable for work that requires close-fitting joints. It has a uniform cell structure and shrinks only a moderate amount, in comparison to other softwood species. It seasons beautifully with minimal splitting, cupping, or warping.

Working Properties

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	Machining
	Nailing
	Screwing
	Gluing
	Finishing
	Stability

Availability options

Hand selected and re-graded lumbers are generally available in following cross sections in several lengths, kiln dried to a maximum of 18% moisture content and surfaced on all four sides with edged edges.

38mm x 140mm
38mm x 184mm
38mm x 235mm
38mm x 285mm

Other dimensions can also be made available with prior arrangement

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