Does it check / twist / warp / self destruct like ACQ?
– back to the top Just as any specie of wood does, Siberian Larch will experience some movement. Expansion and contraction with changes in moisture levels occurs in any natural wood. You may experience some slight surface checking which is to be expected in all natural woods. With regards to the degree of movement, Siberian Larch will perform very well and is considered to be a stable wood. The density of a wood has a lot to do with whether or not water can penetrate its surface. The denser the wood, the less movement that will occur. On average, Siberian Larch has a density of 41 lbs/ft3. Treated pine is 35, Redwood is 25, and western red cedar is 23. Siberian Larch has a reputation of being a very difficult wood to dry. The drying process must be slowed down significantly and done at a very meticulous pace in order to prevent checking and other defects. The same properties of Siberian Larch (high density, high share of latewood and heartwood, large concentration of resins and extract
