Create a Variety of Woodwork Applications with Aesthetic Appeal Using Hoop Pine Plywood

 Hoop pine is native to the forests of northwest NSW and southeast QLD. It belongs to one of the evergreen species Araucaria which is found in the region. The tree has a long straight bole with little taper. It is free of branches for up to two-thirds of its height. Its crown is open and consists of dark green foliage that tends to clump towards the ends of the branches. Some trees can have long internodes between the whorls of branches that provide them the characteristic silhouette consisting of whorls of branches with tufts of foliage at the end. It can grow in a range of soil types but the tree grows best in deep, well-drained alluvial and volcanic soils. The tree is slow to establish in soils low in available nitrogen but once established, it can withstand the rigours of drought, sleet, and occasional light snow.

Hoop pine plywood has become popular for a variety of applications including fire retardant panels, flooring, joinery, furniture, cupboards, and a lot more. Its grain is very fine and even textured while growth rings are usually visible but indistinct. Its general-purpose softwood is used as seasonal dressed timber in mouldings, lining, flooring, and general house framing. Hoop pine plywood is typically used in appearance grade for applications such as wall and ceiling linings and high-end joinery.

Easily fits any curved surface smoothly

Hoop pine is usually available in yellow-brown colour but sometimes may contain dark streaks caused by maggots. It is not easy to create curved surfaces with hardwood. Hoop pine plywood can be made to fit any curved surface smoothly and easily. Plywood also helps in minimizing wastage as every square inch of the plywood sheet can be used.

Hoop pine wood is suitable for many appearance grade products. It is also used in food-safe products and bay cots. Its high-grade sawn wood products include clear mouldings, joinery, and furniture. The full-rotation hoop timber is appropriate for making hoop pine plywood and particleboard.

Architects, interior designers, and shoplifters work on clear veneer faces that highlight the detailed edge of the fire retardant panels made of hoop pine plywood. Slotting and perforating of the plywood is also common in commercial projects in Australia for acoustics and aesthetics purposes.

Easy to stain, polish, sand, and paint

Hoop pine can be impregnated with preservatives for round form in fencing pergolas and playground equipment. It is also used in many other applications including arrow shafts, planking, masts, musical instruments, and draughtsman’s implements.

Hoop pine plywood can be easily stained, polished, and painted. It works well with fittings and fastenings. Treated hoop pine plywood resists rot and decay, as such, it can be used for outdoor applications involving landscaping, fencing, and retaining walls. It offers rich aesthetics which are similar to real solid wood. That’s the reason hoop pine plywood is easily matched with any traditional and modern décor. It can be easily sanded and glued as well.

Valued for uniform density and texture

Hoop pine is valued for its uniform density and texture. Its fine grain is excellent for working, painting, and staining. It lacks resin which improves its grade recovery and gluing properties.

Matilda Veneer sources 100% plantation grown hoop pine that is harvested in a sustainable way. The stems are pruned to a certain height to maximize the amount of high-quality wood in the logs. That way, the sustainability of the plantation is ensured. You can approach Matilda Veneer for all types of woodwork project materials including hoop pine, birch, and other woods.

Location: Brisbane QLD, Australia

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