Larch
Larix decidua
Green density
Average value
583 kg/m³
Total degree of shrinkage
axial
0,3 %
radial
3,3 %
tangential
7,8 %
Differential swelling
radial
0,14 %%
tangential
0,30 %%
Other characteristics
Equilibrium of moisture
content (20°/37%)
content (20°/37%)
8,4 %
Equilibrium of moisture
content (20°/83%)
content (20°/83%)
17,1 %
Hardness
Brinell hardness HB,0
53 N/mm²
Brinell hardness HB,90
19 N/mm²
Elastic properties
Flexural modulus of elasticity
13800 N/mm²
Strength properties
Flexural strength
99 N/mm²
Tensile strength
107 N/mm²
Compression strength
55 N/mm²
Natural durability
Fungi
3-4, moderately durable to less durable
Anobium
S, susceptible
Treatability
Heartwood
4, virtually impermeable
Sapwood
2v, moderately permeable
Characteristic values determined from wood samples with a moisture content of 12%.
The Larch Tree (Larix deciduas) grows best in altitudes of about 1400 metres.
Its brownish-red heartwood is clearly distinguishable from its light-coloured sapwood.
Its timber is somewhat harder than that of the fir, pine or spruce, and is long-lasting even underwater.
Larch wood is sought-after as a building material, yet it is also very popular for wall coverings and ceiling linings, due to the beautiful colour of the wood.
Its brownish-red heartwood is clearly distinguishable from its light-coloured sapwood.
Its timber is somewhat harder than that of the fir, pine or spruce, and is long-lasting even underwater.
Larch wood is sought-after as a building material, yet it is also very popular for wall coverings and ceiling linings, due to the beautiful colour of the wood.
