Wood specie: Larch

Botanical name: Larix siberica
Growth area: Eastern Siberia, some from China and Mongolia


Botanical name: Larix siberica Growth area: Eastern Siberia, some from China and Mongolia Colour of heartwood: Light yellow brown Colour of sapwood: Yellowish to dirty white Mass density: 530 - 750 kg/m³ at 12% humidity Grain: Straight Fissure: None Warping: Medium Knots: Larch can contain very strong knots. Bio-substances: Larch may have high resin content.		Mould and insects: Sapwood is sensitive to termite invasion Durability grade: 2 - Durable Gluing: Excellent; degreasing the surface before gluing is recommended. Machining: Maple may have a very high resin content; the resins stick to the chisels of the planing tools, causing problems. Additionally, the hard knots may chip the chisels, causing beads on the surface. Dekker range: See Elephant range. General applications: Load-bearing and non-load-bearing constructions, window and door frames, front wall panelling, interior panelling, stairs, truckfloors etc.