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Characteristics |
Softwood |
Hardwood |
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Source |
Softwood is collected from conifer trees which are evergreen having needle-shaped leaves. these are generally gymnosperms. | Hardwood is obtained from deciduous trees (lose leaves in autumn). They are basically angiosperms. |
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Fibre |
Less dense, strait fiber is found. |
In the case of hardwood, the fibers are quite close and dense. |
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Resin quality |
It is resinous wood that contains good and regular texture and a fragrant smell. |
Non-resinous woods have enough acid. |
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Weight |
Lightweight and softer than hardwood. |
Heavyweight and harder than softwood. |
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Color |
Softwood is light in color. |
Normally these are dark-colored woods. |
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Resistance to fire |
poorer than hardwood, and burn at a high rate. |
better than softwood. Burn at a very slow rate. |
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Weather resistance |
If they are modified or treated then these may become resistant to weathering having an environmental impact. |
Naturally resistant to weathering having environmental impact. a less |
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Duration |
Less durable wood. |
Hardwoods are highly durable and last for several decades. |
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Ring structure |
Distinct annual rings are found. |
The annual rings are not distinct. |
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Medullary rays |
Indistinct medullary rays. |
Distinct medullary rays. |
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Growth rate |
Soft wood trees grow faster than hardwood trees. |
The growth rate of this type of tree is slower. |
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Wood branching |
Creates more branches or shoots. |
Have fewer shoots. |
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