AMORES, ALYSON MAE

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LET'S LEARN!
BUILDING MATERIALS:
WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
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Environmental
impact of
Construction
Introduction of Wood
 WOOD
Wood is one of the most used natural
building materials in the world. A number
of valuable properties such as low heat
conductivity, small bulk density, relatively
high strength, amenability to mechanical
working etc. makes wood as famous
building materiAl.
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Responsibly sourced
wood is the only
renewable building
material available
DIFFERENT TYPES
OF WOOD

Wood is available in many different shapes and sizes.

Since wood comes from trees and there are many
different species of trees it is not surprising we have
such a large variety of different woods to use for
building.
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3 MAIN TYPES OF WOOD

SOFTWOOD HARDWOOD ENGINEERED WOOD

SOFTWOOD
HARDWOO
D
ENGINEERED WOOD
MANUFACTURED WOOD PRODUCTS
 TYPES OF
WOOD FOR
WOODWORKING,
FURNITURE &
BUILDING
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Alder Wood Ash

can be somewhat difficult to find
a hardwood which is slowly
gaining a rising popularity due to currently,
its natural beauty, workability mimics the same strength and
and versatility. characteristics of white oak but
typically comes at a more budget
friendly price if you are able to find
it at a local lumberyard near you.
Aspen
a light colored wood which takes
painting and stain well. This
wood can sometimes appear or
feel to have a fuzzy texture.
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Bamboo
stems are especially popular for Basswood
garden furniture, garden decorations, a very light cream-colored wood,
Balsa Wood
fences, and privacy screens. You can and has a very straight and tight
a very lightweight hardwood that
also see bamboo in cabinets, fine grain. The wood is not prone to
is typically used in hobby and
furniture and even as hardwood warping or movement once
craft types of projects.
flooring. properly acclimated and dried.
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Beechwood
a hardwood that is often used
for wood veneers, furniture, and
woodturner objects.
Birch Wood
Birch is a hardwood which is easy to
find and often one of the more
affordable hardwood species at local
lumberyards and home centers.
California Redwood
a softwood known best for their massive size
and red color. It has a very interesting wood
grain pattern, and much likes its Cedar
cousins, Redwood is very suitable for outdoor
applications due to its ability to be weather
resistant.
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Ebony
easy to identify, since this is one of the few
woods that are truly black in color. It is a
very dense hardwood and has many
characteristics that make it desirable for a
number of wood carving and specialized
woodworking projects.
Larch / Tamarack
Among softwoods, it is known to be
one of the strongest and hardest.
Luan (also spelled Lauan)
typically found as a plywood which is made
from the wood of Shorea trees native to the
Philippines and other Southeast Asian
countries.
This wood is very flexible and can bend
easily.
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Mahogany
a beautiful exotic hardwood and a
premium wood for furniture making. The
wood often starts with a pinkish tone that
will deepen and darken over time.
Oak
Maple
a very popular choice for woodworkers,
a beautiful hardwood which is often
especially in building furniture and high
used in applications where the quality heirloom pieces that can last for
natural wood grain is visible. Maple is generations.
grown primarily in sustainable North
American forests.
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Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
a type of engineered wood product that is
often used as an alternative to plywood.
Pine
a very common and versatile softwood
which has many practical applications. Pine
typically is considered to be economical,
sustainable and durable, which makes it a
popular choice for a number of different
projects.
Plywood
an engineered wood product, though it is
made with real wood.
made by adhering multiple layers of veneer
together and compressing them.
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Walnut
a hardwood that is best known for its rich
brown and dark coloring. Walnut can be
expensive and often is only available
through specialty lumber stores, but it is a
beautiful wood to consider for special
projects.
Whitewood
is not a specific species or type of wood, but
instead is a generic term to describe a wide
variety of different woods that have similar
characteristics in strength and color.
Zebrawood
the exotic wood, This wood is characterized
by its prominent striping pattern in the wood
grain. It is most commonly used for premium
furniture due to the nature of its unique
pattern.
WOODS
WOODS THAT
THAT
CAN
CAN BE
BE USED IN
USED IN
CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
TYPES OF WOOD IN
CONSTRUCTION
• Pinewood • Mahogany wood
• Cedar wood • Beechwood
• Firwood • Cherry wood
• Spruce wood • Walnut wood
• Hemlock wood • AC plywood
• Teakwood • CDX plywood
• Rosewood • High-density fiberboard
• Oakwood (HDF)
• Maplewood • Laminated veneer lumber
• Ashwood (LVL)
• Oriented strand board (OSB)
• Medium-density fiberboard
(MDF)
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NARRA
A very popular wood known by
everyone in the Philippines and
also the “National Tree” of the
Philippines.
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CONSTRUCTION WOOD USED IN

THE PHILIPPINES

01 oak 02 mahogany 03 ash

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CONSTRUCTION
WOOD USED IN THE
PHILIPPINES

04 birch

05 maple trees
SOME WOOD PRICES
Wood prices in the Philippines ranges at
115 php up to 300 php

For example Mahogany a 2x3x10 cost

for about 150 php. A 2x3x12 Mahogany
cost for about 180 php per piece.
Oak wood cost 200 php up to 300 php
per board foot.

Narra Wood is the most expensive as its

one of the hardest wood in the world. it
cost for about higher than 500 php.
BENEFITS OF WOOD
Thermal Properties
Wood does not experience a major
expansion with heat.

Acoustic Properties
Wood can amplify or mitigate sound
based on its orientation.
 Electrical Properties
Dry wood is an excellent electrical
insulator

Dry wood texture

Mechanical Properties
Wood has a high strength and
durability.
Aesthetic Properties
Wood is considered cozy, rustic
and decorative.

Maintenance
Wood can be repaired and
maintained.
Understanding the Limitations of Wood
01 Shrinkage and
Swelling

02 Biotic
deterioration

03 Abiotic
deterioration
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Wood Protection
Methods to Improve Coati
Performance ng
Dryi
ng
Wood
Preservatives
Flame
Retardants
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WOOD AS A GREEN PRODUCT
Renewable
Unlike other building
materials like concrete and
steel, wood is renewable. It
can be grown and
harvested multiple times.
Reduce, Reuse, and
Recycle
Wood waste products can be
recycled and transformed into
new products. Also, innovative
designs can optimize the usage of
materials to reduce waste.
Carbon Footprint
The manufacturing processes of steel and
concrete release carbon dioxide to the
environment, also transportation also adds
to the carbon emissions. Wood harvested
from sustainably-managed forests has a
smaller carbon footprint, and trees absorb
carbon dioxide during photosynthesis
Forest Certification
Look for certified wood to ensure
that it comes from sustainable
forests. This helps enforce forestry
practices among consumers and
retailers, eliminating destructive
lumbering practices.
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REFERENCES:

https://www.homify.ph/ideabooks/289437
8/7-types-of-wood-you-can-use-for-your-
house
https://builderology.com/types-of-wood/

https://www.ny-engineers.com/blog/wood-
a-sustainable-construction-material

https://www.indeed.com/career-
advice/career-development/types-of-wood-
in-construction