Siberian larch (lat. Larix sibirica) - occurs in the north-eastern areas of Asia and Europe. Wood has a high natural resistance to weather conditions and to fungi. Wood color palette includes colors from golden-honey until brown-red. The facades of Siberian larch does not require maintenance with chemicals.
Care:
1. Siberian larch wood does not require any preservative chemicals. With natural substances contained in cells it is resistant to fungi and insects. For aesthetic look and to maintain color as long as possible a periodic care is recommended.
2. In time the wood will be covered with patina and change its color into gray.
1. Name and family:
- The international name: Siberian Larch, Sibirische Lärche
- Latin name: Larix sibirica
- Family: Pinaceae
2. Occurrence and trade names:
- Occurrence: North-eastern Europe to Northeast Asia
- Main trade names: Russia - сибирскaя лиственница; Germany - Sibirische Lärche; Europe - Siberian Larch
3. Description of the wood:
- Sapwood: white-cream to reddish-white, clearly separated
- Heartwood: yellowish, under the influence of light enters the yellow-brown to brown
- Fibers: straight, sometimes slightly braided
- Texture: Medium, visible wood grain
4. Technical characteristics:
- Specific weight of wet wood: up to 850 kg / m3
- Specific weight at 12% humidity: 440-590-460 kg / m3
- Shrinkage: 22.0%
- Tangential shrinkage (T): 7,8-10,4%
- Radial shrinkage (R): 3,3-4,3%
- Compressive strength: 61 N / mm2
- Flexural strength: 97 N / mm2
- Elastic modulus: 24,410 N / mm2
- Fiber saturation point: 27%
5. Treatment:
- Sawing: Easy
- Drying: easy, low risk of warping and cracking
- Bonding: good
- Nailing: good, recommended drilling
- Finishing: good
6. Application:
Boards facade, structural elements internal and external, especially in hydraulic engineering, natural, bridges, mining, in cooperage, on thresholds, windows, doors, stairs, flat sliced veneers, furniture, cladding, flooring, panelling, counters, panels, poles, fences, production of chipboard.
7. Comments and special features:
Siberian larch is characterized by high strength and good natural resistance to fungi. Wood in direct contact with the ground has a life span of 5-15 years (for installation without contact with the ground increases stability of at least a few times). Larch is very well suited for outdoor applications. When properly installed Siberian larch can be used completely without preservatives added for protection.
