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Longleaf Heart Pine
This strong dense pine with closed, highly figured grain, and fine even texture is a traditional American favorite, particularly in its native Southeast region.
| Species: | Pinus palustris |
| Color: | Pink brown, ages to a slightly darker color upon exposure. |
| Cut: | Plain Sawn, or Vertical Grain |
| Milled: | Sq Edge T&G |
| Thickness: | 3/4″ |
| Widths: | 3 1/4″, 4 1/4″ , 5 1/4″, 7 1/4″ FM |
| Lengths: | 7′ to 16′ |
| Grade: | #1, SEL |
| Finish: | Unfinished; Oil Finish |
| Installation: | Nail/ Staple |
| Application: | On Grade/ Above Grade |
Technical Specs
| Category | 12% MC | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bending Strength | 14,5 | psi |
| Crushing Strength (Perp.) | 960 | psi |
| Max. Crushing Strength | 8,47 | psi |
| Stiffness (Modulus of Elasticity) | 1,98 | 1000 psi |
| Work to Maximum Load | 11.8 | in-lbs/in3 |
| Janka Side Hardness | 870 | lbs |
| Shearing Strength | 1,51 | psi |
| Specific Gravity | 0.59 | |
| Weight | 41 | lb/ft3 |
| Density (Air-dry) | 41 | lb/ft3 |
| Radial Shrinkage | 5 | % |
| Tangential Shrinkage | 8 | % |
| Volumetric Shrinkage | 12 | % |
| T/R Ratio | 1.60 |
References:
USDA Forest Products Laboratory Fact Sheet
Woods of the World Pro Database
NHLA Rules for the Measurement and Inspection of Hardwood and Cypress