It is a soft timber with an average density of 450 (kg./m3) when air dried to 12% m.c.

Shrinkage: Radial 2.1% Tangential 3.4% Volumetric 5.1% Very stable after drying.

Because of its rapid growth rate, Radiata Pine is very easy to kiln dry.

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Average values of mechanical properties (12% m.c.)

See also...

• Introduction
• Wood and Climate
• Remarkable pine
• The frefered Species
• Use of Radiata pine