Scientific Name: Pinus Nigra

Origin: Europe

Description of wood:

Sapwood: Yellowish white
Heartwood: Pale Red
Fiber: Straight
Grain: Medium
Characteristic defects: Small and medium knots, relatively abundant. Bags of resin.

Physical properties:

Apparent density at 12% humidity 570 kg/m3 semi-light wood.
Dimensional stability:
– Coefficient of volumetric shrinkage 0,39% stable wood.
– Relation between contractions 1,82% tendency to strike average.
– Hardness (Monnin) 2,35 semi-soft wood.