PODO - (Podocarpus spp.)
Type : Softwood
Durability : Non-Durable 5-10
Treatability : N/A
Distribution
Generally confined to hills and mountain forests.
General Description
Sapwood is not differentiated from the heartwood, which is light yellow with a greenish tinge or light golden brown. Grain is straight. Texture is very fine and even. Growth rings are present but not always apparent, demarcated by layers of thicked-walled tracheids. Vessels are absent. Wood parenchyma is not visible even with a hand lens. Rays are very fine and not conspicuous.
Physical properties
Air-Dry Density: 415 - 735 kg/m³
Shrinkage Radial: n.a.
Tangential: n.a.
Seasoning: Seasons well without serious degrade
Recommended Kiln Schedule: n.a.
Mechanical Properties
Strength Group: C
Static Bending MOE: 10,500 N/mm²
MOR: n.a.
Compression Strength Perpendicular To Grain: n.a.
Parallel To Grain: 48.50 N/mm²
Shear Strength: 7.80 N/mm²
Working Properties
Reported to be easy to work and the planed surface is smooth.
Usage Images
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Panelling
Interior finishing
Interior finishing
Interior finishing
Interior finishing
Interior finishing
Interior finishing
Interior finishing
Interior finishing
High class cabinets and furniture
High class cabinets and furniture
High class cabinets and furniture
High class cabinets and furniture
Used for many decorative purposes
Used for many decorative purposes
Used for many decorative purposes
Used for many decorative purposes
Used for many decorative purposes
Fancy plywood and flooring
Fancy plywood and flooring
Fancy plywood and flooring
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