Comments - Softwood vs Hardwood for timber - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-29T15:39:07Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2195841%3ABlogPost%3A287721&xn_auth=noThank you for this informatio…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2021-05-13:2195841:Comment:2876832021-05-13T22:48:20.982ZAndrehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Andre
<p>Thank you for this information Robert.</p>
<p>As it turns out, we have decided to wait until next summer to proceed, due to the limited supplies and high prices that are in effect now. When we do proceed we will look for the softwood that is called for in the plans. Better safe than sorry.</p>
<p>Thank you for this information Robert.</p>
<p>As it turns out, we have decided to wait until next summer to proceed, due to the limited supplies and high prices that are in effect now. When we do proceed we will look for the softwood that is called for in the plans. Better safe than sorry.</p> Oak doesn't glue well with ep…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2021-05-13:2195841:Comment:2877722021-05-13T16:58:45.635ZRobert Hugheshttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RobertHughes
<p>Oak doesn't glue well with epoxy, something to do with the tannin content I think. Some hardwoods are difficult to glue well due to their natural oil content, but as long as the surface is properly degreased it can be done. As an example, I've had some success with iroko. Softwoods are much easier, but most are more prone to rot than many hardwoods. I've not used mahogany very much, but would expect it to work well as it's quite a "dry" hardwood.</p>
<p>Oak doesn't glue well with epoxy, something to do with the tannin content I think. Some hardwoods are difficult to glue well due to their natural oil content, but as long as the surface is properly degreased it can be done. As an example, I've had some success with iroko. Softwoods are much easier, but most are more prone to rot than many hardwoods. I've not used mahogany very much, but would expect it to work well as it's quite a "dry" hardwood.</p> Thank you Ricardo and Ian for…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2021-04-09:2195841:Comment:2875712021-04-09T12:54:02.665ZAndrehttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/Andre
<p>Thank you Ricardo and Ian for your help here. I hadn't even considered the extra weight, but I realize that on a boat this light every extra pound could affect performance. And since the entire boat is held together with epoxy, a strong bond is absolutely essential. Did not know that different types of wood took to epoxy in various degrees. We have much to learn. Very grateful for your help.</p>
<p>Thank you Ricardo and Ian for your help here. I hadn't even considered the extra weight, but I realize that on a boat this light every extra pound could affect performance. And since the entire boat is held together with epoxy, a strong bond is absolutely essential. Did not know that different types of wood took to epoxy in various degrees. We have much to learn. Very grateful for your help.</p> Weight is a big factor, but a…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2021-04-09:2195841:Comment:2875692021-04-09T08:15:16.051ZIan Bamseyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/IanBamsey
<p>Weight is a big factor, but also consider how well epoxy takes to different woods. I found that Douglas Fir takes epoxy very well. It is light and strong. I used some hard wood on my Tiki21 for bits of the deck structure. I have had to replace some bits where the epoxy didn't form a strong bond.</p>
<p>Weight is a big factor, but also consider how well epoxy takes to different woods. I found that Douglas Fir takes epoxy very well. It is light and strong. I used some hard wood on my Tiki21 for bits of the deck structure. I have had to replace some bits where the epoxy didn't form a strong bond.</p> I think oak will weight much…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2021-04-09:2195841:Comment:2877992021-04-09T00:28:58.031ZRicardo Aráozhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/RicardoAraoz
<p>I think oak will weight much more than spruce. I would find out the specific weight of both timbers and calculate the weight difference.<br/>Durability shouldn't be considered as wood is encapsulated in a Tiki. Strength, spruce is more than adequate.<br/><br/>So, I would consider the weight difference against whatever money you may save in materials.</p>
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<p>I think oak will weight much more than spruce. I would find out the specific weight of both timbers and calculate the weight difference.<br/>Durability shouldn't be considered as wood is encapsulated in a Tiki. Strength, spruce is more than adequate.<br/><br/>So, I would consider the weight difference against whatever money you may save in materials.</p>
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