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Smee Timber Ltd is established as one of Britain's leading timber importing and processing companies and has a permanent stock holding of over 60 species.

 

A wide range of clear grade softwood is also available, from our site in the heart of Cheshire.

 

 

 

 

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Pitch Pine

CLEAR GRADE SOFTWOOD

 Pitch Pine

Family:

 Pinaceae

Latin Name:

 Pinus palustris

Distribution:

 Southern USA

Uses:

 Pitch Pine is used for heavy construction work, lorry and railway waggons, shipbuilding, masts, exterior finish, flooring, dock work, decking etc. Lower density grades are used for joinery, light construction, boxes, crates, pallets etc.

General Description:
Pitch Pine's heartwood is orange to reddish-brown in colour and resinous. The growth rings are clearly marked by the contrast between the light earlywood and darker, more dense latewood, giving a coarse texture, especially in rapid grown timber. The weight varies between 660 and 690 kg/m3 (41-43lb/ft3); specific gravity .67.  

Mechanical Properties:
Pitch Pine has identical strength properties to Douglas Fir. Not suitable to steam bending due to its resin content.  

Seasoning:
Dries well with little degrade, and small movement in service.  

Durability:
Pitch Pine is moderately durable, and it is susceptible to insect damage. The heartwood is resistent to preservation treatment, but the sapwood is permeable.  

Other Names:

Southern Pine