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White Pine
Pinus strobus
Description
The Eastern White Pine, a species native to Quebec, is the tallest conifer in eastern Canada. Its wood is the least resinous of all pines. It is a fast-growing tree, sometimes reaching heights of 90 metres and diameters of 250 centimetres. With its uniform texture, Eastern White Pine is used for mouldings, cabinetwork, doors, windows, siding, panelling and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. Its wood is tender and ranges from creamy white to yellow. It is valued for its fine grain and workability.
Colour
The sapwood is white or creamy white whereas the hardwood ranges from pale yellow to pale or reddish brown.
Texture
The wood grain is generally regular. Its texture is medium and uniform.
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Classification
Select
Common 1 and 2
Common 3
Common usage
Select: Superior quality. Interior decorating, furniture, mouldings and cabinetry.
Common 1 and 2:
Grade that highlights sound and tight knots and wood that is naturally light in colour. Panelling, framing, edge trim, soffit, doors, windows and DIY market.
Common 3: Useful and of good appearance despite slight defects. Shelves, panelling, exterior use and siding.
| Physical Properties |
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Eastern White Pine(Pinus
strobus) |
Red
Pine(Pinus
resinosa) |
Jack
Pine(Pinus
banksiana) |
Scots
Pine(Pinus
sylvestris) |
Southern
Yellow Pine(Pinus
palustris) |
Sugar
Maple(Acer
saccharum) |
Yellow
Birch(Betula
alleghaniensis) |
| Density(kg/m3) |
3681 |
4011 |
4441 |
5122 |
6572 |
6591 |
6081 |
| Modulus of rupture
(MOR)(kiln-dried) (MPa) |
651 |
701 |
781 |
842 |
972 |
1151 |
1061 |
| Modulus of elasticity
(MOE)(MPa) |
93801 |
94501 |
10,2001 |
10,1002 |
13,5002 |
14,1001 |
14,100 |
| Hardness Jenka (N) |
16501 |
21201 |
25601 |
N/A |
N/A |
72901 |
59301 |
| Dimensional shrinkage |
8% |
11% |
10% |
7% |
12% |
14% |
17% |
Working properties2
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Eastern White Pine(Pinus
strobus) |
Red
Pine(Pinus
resinosa) |
Jack
Pine(Pinus
banksiana) |
Scots
Pine(Pinus
sylvestris) |
Southern
Yellow Pine(Pinus
palustris) |
Sugar
Maple(Acer
saccharum) |
Yellow
Birch(Betula
alleghaniensis) |
| Gluing |
*** |
** |
**** |
*** |
*** |
** |
** |
| Nailability |
** |
**** |
*** |
*** |
*** |
** |
** |
| Mortising |
** |
** |
** |
** |
*** |
*** |
** |
| Turning |
*** |
** |
*** |
** |
*** |
** |
** |
| Planing |
*** |
*** |
** |
*** |
*** |
*** |
** |
| Sandability |
** |
*** |
*** |
** |
*** |
*** |
** |
| Paintability |
*** |
** |
*** |
** |
** |
** |
** |
| Stainability |
*** |
*** |
*** |
** |
** |
** |
*** |
Excellent: **** Very good: *** Good: ** Fair: * N/A: Not available
1. JESSOME, A.P. Strength and Related Properties of Woods Grown in Canada. Forintek Canada Corp. 1995.
2. The Wood Explorer, version 1.0, 2001-2002
Standard dimensions available*
| Grades |
Select; Common No.1 and No. 2; Common No. 3 |
| Nominal1 thickness in inches (millimetres) |
4/4"; 5/4" 6/4", 8/4"
(25,4 mm, 31,8 mm; 38,1 mm, 50,8 mm) |
| Net2 thickness in inches (millimetres) |
3/4", 1 1/8", 1 3/8" , 1 3/4"
(19 mm, 28,6 mm, 34,9 mm, 44,4 cm) |
| Nomina1 width in inches (millimetres) |
2" ; 3"; 4"; 5"; 6"; 8"; 10"
(50,8 mm, 72,2 mm, 100 mm, 127mm, 152,4 mm, 203 mm, 254 mm) |
| Net2 width in inches (millimetres) |
1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2". 4 1/2", 5 1/2", 7 1/4", 9 1/4"
(38 mm, 64 mm, 89 mm, 114 mm, 140 mm, 184 mm, 235 mm) |
| Length in feet (metres) |
6’, 7’ 8’ 10’, 12’ 14’ 16’
(1.83 m, 2.13 m, 2.44 m, 3.05 m, 3.66 m, 4.27 m, 4.88 m) |
* Other dimensions and grades produced are available upon request
1. Nominal: rough lumber
2. Net: lumber planed on four sides
Comparison of pine grades
| NLGA Eastern White Pine |
NelMA Eastern White Pine |
| Select |
D and better Select |
Common No. 1
Common No. 2 |
Finish |
| Premium |
| Common No. 3 |
Standard |
| Common No. 4 |
Industrial |
| Common No. 5 |
NLGA: National Lumber Grades Authority
NeLMA: North East Lumber Manufacturers Association
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