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€ 12.00 per 4 meter length
SIBERIAN LARCH: Larix sibirica)
A much clearer production compared to Larch grown in the Ireland, However it is only available in limited specifications.
Production: S/E.
Mechanical properties: Air dried timber is about 50% harder than Baltic Redwood and slightly stronger in bending strength and toughness, with similar properties in crushing and impact strengths.
Seasoning: Larch dries fairly rapidly it may be kiln dried very satisfactorily. There is small movement in service.
Working properties: Works well with most hand and machine tools but knotty material can cause blunting of cutting edges. It saws and machines cleanly in most operations Nailing causes splitting and pre-boring is essential. It takes stain, paint or varnish well.
Durability: The wood is durable . The heartwood is resistant and the sapwood moderately resistant to preservative treatment.
Uses:boat planking, exterior work in contact with the ground. Door and window frames, flooring, staircases and ship building. As Larch is harder and tougher than most conifers it is used in preference where durability and strength are prime requirements.
Commonly thought of to be only suitable for fencing, gates and other exterior applications. Consideration should be given for selected stock to be used more readily in furniture and interior high class joinery work. The deminishing supply of Reclaimed Pitch Pine has increased the demand for a readily available substitute. Although not the same, Larch is the nearest species that is commercially available. Particularly Siberian Larch
Grade: Russian gost 2006 1-3
Specification: 150 x 25 sawn and machined to profile
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