Specs
- Common Names
- Southern Yellow Pine
- Scientific Name
- Pinus spp.
- Origin
- Southeastern United States
- Appearance
- Southern Yellow Pine heartwood ranges from yellowish-brown to reddish-brown, often with resinous streaks. The wood has a straight to interlocked grain with a medium to coarse texture.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 35-50 lbs/ft3 (560-800 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 690 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 11,700 lbf/in2 (80.7 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 1,710,000 lbf/in2 (11.8 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 6,940 lbf/in2 (47.8 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 4.5%, Tangential: 7.9%, Volumetric: 12.9%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
- Durability
- Rated as non-durable to perishable; susceptible to decay and insect attacks.
- Workability
- Southern Yellow Pine wood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It has good nailing and screwing properties. It can be prone to splitting, so pre-drilling is recommended. The wood finishes well and accepts paint and stains easily. It has moderate dimensional stability but can be prone to warping and movement.
