Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata) is an extremely versatile timber that also gives great results in appearance grades for timber panelling applications.
DISTRIBUTION
The species originates in California USA, where it is known as Monterey Pine.
In New Zealand, the species is grown in renewable plantation forests throughout the country. A number of New Zealand's forests are FSC certified.
QUALITY STANDARDS AND GENERAL PROPERTIES
Through selective breeding over many generations, the New Zealand Radiata pine tree has significantly superior characteristics to those of the Monterey Pine, and also to those of Radiata pine grown in other countries.
In New Zealand, the timber is graded into categories/grades that are applicable to specific end uses, the broad categories being Structural, Appearance, Remanufacturing, and Industrial. There are a number of separate grades within each of these categories.
The timber is easy to kiln dry to less than 15% MC, machines and sands easily to a smooth finish, has excellent glueing and nail holding properties, accepts stains evenly, is resistant to splitting, accepts preservative chemicals very readily, and has an exceptionally high strength to weight ratio.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Density |
At 12% mc |
460 - 560 kg/m3 |
| Shrinkage |
Tangential |
4.7% |
| (Green to 12% mc) |
Radial |
2.2% |
| Durablity |
Heartwood |
**Non durable |
| |
Sapwood |
**Non durable |
| Stability |
Green |
Prone to shrinkage and distortion |
| |
At 12% mc |
Stable |
**Preservative treated Radiata pine shows exceptional durability, with resistance to decay at least as high as that for the most durable hardwoods. |
Timspec offers Pine Panelling in a range of size options, but it's best to talk to us if you'd like to learn more.