Not to be mistaken with the choice of wood for the ladder device, it is necessary to know about what selection criteria of sawn timber exist in this case. To save on expensive breeds, it is possible to execute some parts of design from softer and inexpensive.
From what breed of tree is chosen for construction of ladder, not only its esthetic appeal, but also durability depends. Reliability of design is provided with the correct device and degree of durability and wear resistance of wood.
What to pay attention when choosing breed of tree to?
Any sawn timber on hardening degree is divided into 4 main categories: - soft tree (all breeds of pine and fir-tree) - wood of average hardness (nut, larch, pear) - strong breeds of tree (all species of oak, yew, ash-tree) - very much hardwood which representative is the beech
As far as sawn timber is capable to accept nails depends on this parameter and to stick together. In spite of the fact that strong breeds of tree are most preferable to the device of ladder, it is necessary to work with them much more accurately as they tend to crack. Soft sawn timber is simpler in processing, but less iznosostoyek. Therefore it does not suit for production of steps. The fir-tree, pine, nut, pear are more suitable for ladder parts: handrail, columns, stringers, stair risers and rail-posts. These constructive parts are not exposed to frequent mechanical influence therefore made of soft tree they are capable to serve long and faultlessly. For upper part of steps it is better to take breeds of average and big hardness: oak, beech, black pine, yew.
Color and texture of tree for ladder
The color scheme of design is chosen, proceeding from the general interior design and its style. The tree of light tones (fir-tree, pine, pear) will be suitable for the darkened rooms more. But color of wood is not the defining factor in its choice as there are many options of its toning. Concerning the drawing of sawn timber situation other: if the owner at home wishes to leave natural color of tree and to emphasize its texture, it is worth paying attention to larch, oak, ash-tree. These breeds of tree differ in the most favorable invoice and visual appeal.
Recommendations about the choice of wood for ladder
You should not choose breed with the high content of pitch. One of the most popular materials for ladders – pine is among such. It is good in the color and texture, but not wear resistance and convenience in operation. On it toning not too exactly lays down, the structure of this sawn timber is non-uniform on density. It is necessary to pay attention to wood vysushennost degree. If there is opportunity, it is necessary to demand check on humidity of tree from the seller. If to buy insufficiently dried up sawn timber, it threatens with distortion and cracking of ladder in the course of its operation.