Redwood vs Whitewood
What’s the difference between Redwood vs Whitewood?
Both redwood timber and whitewood timber are classified as softwoods.
Both look similar and share similar properties.
But the way they’re used in the construction industry differs.
| Redwood | Whitewood | |
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| Known as | Pinus Sylvestris - Pine (Commonly known as Scots Pine or European Redwood) | Picea Abies - Spruce (Commonly known as Norway Spruce, Sitka Spruce or European Whitewood). |
| Timber type | Softwood | Softwood |
| Imported from | Mainly imported from northern Europe - Sweden, Finland, Norway, Russia. | Mainly imported from Sweden, Finland, Norway, Russia, Germany, Latvia, Estonia. |
| Density | Slightly durable, ideal for machining.
Easily absorbs treatment. |
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| Uses | Structural Joinery - Exterior and Interior, including Skirting, Architrave, Dado, Furniture and many more. |
Structural use, including studwork and joists. Joinery – Exterior and interior, including door linings and flooring. |
| Appearance | Light reddish brown. Sapwood is pale yellow to nearly white. | White to light yellow. |
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| More suitable for | 2nd fix | 1st fix |
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